With the 2016 Rio Olympics hotting up we’ve taken a look back at Magnum photographer, David Alan Harvey’s exhibition in Head On Photo Festival 2012.

“(based on a true story)” was shot in Rio before the city began developing its Olympic venues. It captures the soul of Rio and it’s passion for life in a fictional narrative.

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Head On Photo Awards 2024

Entries to the Head On Photo Awards 2024 open in May/June.

Image detail: Gary Ramage