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New Ghella Space for Photography Opens at MAXXI with Ramak Fazel Show

exhibition · 2026-06-05

The MAXXI museum in Rome has inaugurated Spazio Ghella, a new permanent venue dedicated to contemporary photography. The space launches with the exhibition "Milan Unit 1994-2009" by Iranian photographer Ramak Fazel, presenting a series of black-and-white images capturing the underground cultural scene in Milan over fifteen years. The exhibition is curated by the museum's photography department. Spazio Ghella is named after the Ghella company, a sponsor of the initiative. The venue aims to host rotating photography exhibitions as part of MAXXI's ongoing commitment to the medium.

Key facts

  • Spazio Ghella is a new space at MAXXI dedicated to contemporary photography.
  • The inaugural exhibition is 'Milan Unit 1994-2009' by Ramak Fazel.
  • Ramak Fazel is an Iranian photographer.
  • The exhibition features black-and-white photographs of Milan's underground scene from 1994 to 2009.
  • Spazio Ghella is named after the Ghella company.
  • The space will host rotating photography exhibitions.
  • MAXXI is located in Rome, Italy.
  • The exhibition is curated by MAXXI's photography department.

Entities

Artists

  • Ramak Fazel

Institutions

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Milan

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