Thanks to the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, the Zoom Photo Festival presents an extraordinary photographic exhibition Zero Hunger by Maurizio Di Pietro.
The United Nations’ Goal 2 – Zero Hunger – aims to create a world free from hunger by 2030. It emphasizes the need to adapt our food styles to meet the nutritional requirements of a growing population and a struggling planet. It also focuses on finding sustainable solutions to end world hunger. Insects are often brought into the conversation as a potential solution and the so called “Food of the Future”, thanks to their potential as a protein source.
The new frontiers of food are revolutionizing the way we think about what we eat; however, there are still some challenges to overcome. The main obstacle is the cultural and psychological resistance of Western consumers, who often associate insects with something disgusting to eat. Fortunately, chefs are creating and promoting insect based dishes, while researchers are investigating the most sustainable and cost effective methods to facilitate the use of insects as a source of human food.
From October 10 to November 2, 2025
Opening hours:
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition presented free of charge in the 1912 Building of La Pulperie – 300 Dubuc Street, Chicoutimi
Maurizio Di Pietro is an Italian freelance documentary photographer, primarily focused on social and environmental issues. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in Computer Science and often incorporates his passion for science into his work. After working for many years as a stage photographer, he became involved with several NGO. Afterwards, he spent several years in Kenya documenting the effects of climate change while also addressing social and human aspects. Today, he also works as photography teacher at the Factory10 photography school.
His images have been featured in national and international magazines such as National Geographic, Geo France, Der Spiegel, BBC and many others. His work has been recognized in prestigious international competitions, including the SWPA and PoY. In 2023, he was honoured as Environmental Photographer of the Year.
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