Fotografia Europea 2026 Explores Ghosts of the Moment in Reggio Emilia
The international photography festival, Fotografia Europea, has commenced in Reggio Emilia, Italy, showcasing 20 exhibitions centered around the theme 'ghosts of the moment' until June 14. Notable works include 'The Season' by Giulia Vanelli, 'Bravo' by Felipe Romero Beltrán, 'Subject Studies' by Tania Franco Klein, and 'Automated Refusal' by Salvatore Vitale. Other featured pieces are 'Le Jardin d'Hannibal' by Marine Lanier, 'The Serpent's Thread' by Emilia Martin, 'Vestiges of the Future' by Frédéric D Oberland, and 'Our Hidden Room' by Mohamed Hassan. Additionally, Carolyn Drake presents 'Ghostland', Cinzia Laliscia's work is 'Finalmente posso andare, Terni, 1999', while Ola Rindal offers 'Stains and Ashes', Theo Cottle exhibits 'Generation/поколение', and Federica Mambrini showcases 'L'albergo della lontananza'. Iosonouncane has also composed a soundscape for 'Beyond Those Mountains, The Sea'.
Key facts
- Fotografia Europea 2026 opened in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- The festival includes 20 exhibitions and runs until 14 June.
- Theme is 'ghosts of the moment'.
- Giulia Vanelli's 'The Season' explores memories of summers.
- Felipe Romero Beltrán's 'Bravo' is set in Rio Bravo, focusing on migration.
- Tania Franco Klein's 'Subject Studies' photographs 106 subjects in identical settings.
- Salvatore Vitale's 'Automated Refusal' examines gig work and surveillance.
- Marine Lanier's 'Le Jardin d'Hannibal' is set in the Lautaret Garden, the highest alpine botanical garden in Europe.
- Emilia Martin's 'The Serpent's Thread' traces histories of women textile workers.
- Frédéric D Oberland's 'Vestiges of the Future' combines photography, film, and music.
- Mohamed Hassan's 'Our Hidden Room' is about a father with bipolar disorder in Egypt.
- Carolyn Drake's 'Ghostland' explores screen-mediated reality.
- Cinzia Laliscia's 'Finalmente posso andare, Terni, 1999' is a visual diary of mourning during the pandemic.
- Ola Rindal's 'Stains and Ashes' uses spots and blurred portraits.
- Theo Cottle's 'Generation/поколение' documents the Kukeri ritual in Bulgaria.
- Federica Mambrini's 'L'albergo della lontananza' is about a long-distance relationship between Italy and Chile.
- Iosonouncane created a soundscape for 'Beyond Those Mountains, The Sea'.
Entities
Artists
- Giulia Vanelli
- Felipe Romero Beltrán
- Tania Franco Klein
- Salvatore Vitale
- Marine Lanier
- Emilia Martin
- Frédéric D Oberland
- Mohamed Hassan
- Carolyn Drake
- Cinzia Laliscia
- Ola Rindal
- Theo Cottle
- Federica Mambrini
- Iosonouncane
Institutions
- Fotografia Europea
- Fondazione Luigi Ghirri
- Magnum Photos
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Rio Bravo
- Lautaret Garden
- Europe
- Egypt
- Bulgaria
- Chile