Why shovels? Because over time, the shovel has taken the place of the sickle and hammer as an emblem of labor. It is a raw and powerful symbol of human toil, perseverance, and, ultimately, the exploitation of man by man. The shovel is a tool of necessity, used for building, digging, and survival—but it also speaks of struggle, hardship, and the burdens placed on workers across the world. Marco Valoti’s work with shovels is not just about the physical object but about what it represents in a broader social and historical context. The series Pourquoi des Pelles ? is a striking reflection on labor and its often invisible suffering. The…