Luigi Accattatis's Photographic Book Explores the Gaze Between Subject and Viewer
A new photography book by Luigi Accattatis, known as Gino, presents images that engage viewers in a reciprocal act of looking. The Italian photographer, born in Rome in 1942 and based in Genoa since the late 1960s, has long been part of the city's photographic scene. Accattatis, renowned for his darkroom skills and creative eye, prefers the term 'fotografante' over photographer. His work captures everyday urban life in Genoa through a personal, situational approach, focusing on ordinary people and unexpected views. The book highlights photography as a deliberate, communicative medium where images seem to observe the observer, creating a dynamic interaction between the photographer, subjects, and audience.
Key facts
- Luigi Accattatis, also called Gino, is an Italian photographer born in 1942 in Rome
- He has been active in Genoa's photographic community since the late 1960s
- Accattatis is known for his expertise in darkroom techniques and black-and-white photography
- He describes himself as a 'fotografante' rather than a photographer
- His new book features images that create a reciprocal gaze between subject and viewer
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Accattatis
Locations
- Rome
- Genoa