What we see is not what we see but it’s what we are. Fernando Pessoa To see is something that has to be learned. It’s not obvious at all that everybody see what is in front of them. Heinrich Wölfflin Perception is not only a matter of biology, psychology and personal experience, but also of … Continue reading
Winter Continuous Cycle Ciclo Continuo d’Inverno – Mantua, a medieval small town in Northern Italy, is my hometown. I came back to it after many years living abroad. Of my past life I surely miss the metropolis’ hustle bustle and the anonymous crowd, but at present I enjoy the open view of three little lakes that … Continue reading
The exhibition Connessioni Argentine, Argentine Connections, suggests a photographic dialogue between the shots taken by Michele Molinari and Maria Zorzon. The first one is Italian, he temporarily lived for a few years in South America, the other was born in Argentina from a family of Italian descent. Urban architecture for Michele Molinari and portraits for Maria Zorzon. The only connection seems to be a strict black and white. But … Continue reading
Le persone non sono mai solamente italiane o mussulmane o marocchine o cattoliche, ma sono pure uomini e donne, padri e madri, figli, medici, amanti, operai, ingegneri, insegnanti, sportivi, artisti, sono povere o ricche, hanno diverse preferenze sessuali, sono attive nella vita sociale o preferiscono mantenersene in disparte, sono convinte delle proprie idee o dubbiose. … Continue reading
Mantua historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a unique and exceptional testimony of Renaissance’s impact on architecture, monumental arts and town planning. Travelers and tourists flock to Mantua’s cobblestone streets to enjoy its sights and cultural richness. As a native and local resident, I’ve been looking for visual inspiration outside the imaginary walls … Continue reading
Buenos Aires sunset, inspired by city views, has been presented as part of an audio visual + mixed media installation (here) at Disanima Piano II edition, September 10 – 12, 2015, in Mantua. Cardboard, ropes and acrylic painting; 10′x 5′feet. . Buenos Aires Sunset, ispirato dalla vista sulla città, è parte dell’installazione audio visuale + arte plastica … Continue reading
Buenos Aires, il libro fotografico, è stato presentato in occasione di Disanima Piano II edizione, eventi di arte musica e spettacolo collaterali al Festival di Letteratura, 10-12 settembre 2015, in Mantova. L’installazione audio visuale + arte plastica, qui. Fotografie, bianco & nero e colore, di Buenos Aires. Testo critico di Alessandro Trabucco e testo di … Continue reading
