Benjamin Jones's 'True Reality' at Fondazione Elpis Milan Explores Nature, Simulation, and Photography
In Milan, at the Villa of Fondazione Elpis, Benjamin Jones, a 1994 Reading native, showcases his exhibition 'True Reality,' under the curation of Gabriella Rebello Kolandra. The display consists of monochrome images depicting museum dioramas, botanical gardens, and greenhouses. Featured are an archival piece by Linda Fregni Nagler and a vibrant photograph by Stefano Graziani. Jones's work challenges the notion of authenticity in dioramas and botanical spaces, employing distinct techniques; animals are photographed using 35mm film, while plants are captured with sharp clarity. This exhibition is available for viewing until October 18, 2026, at Fondazione Elpis, Villa – Via Orti, 25, Milan.
Key facts
- Benjamin Jones was born in Reading in 1994.
- The exhibition 'True Reality' is curated by Gabriella Rebello Kolandra.
- It is held at the Villa of Fondazione Elpis in Milan, Via Orti, 25.
- The show runs until October 18, 2026.
- Jones photographs museum dioramas, greenhouses, and botanical gardens in black and white.
- Animal images were shot on 35mm film with coarse grain; plant images are sharp and smooth.
- Additional works are by Linda Fregni Nagler (archival diorama assembly) and Stefano Graziani (color triptych of oranges).
- Most photographs were taken in 2019 and printed in 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Benjamin Jones
- Gabriella Rebello Kolandra
- Linda Fregni Nagler
- Stefano Graziani
- Vittoria Caprotti
- Baustelle
- Carolina Lorenzini
- Marco Dabbicco
Institutions
- Fondazione Elpis
- Artribune
- Altopiano Studio
- ATP DIARY
Locations
- Reading
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Orti, 25
- Graz
- Austria