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Controluce: Michele Cirillo Launches Fortnightly Photography Podcast

publication · 2026-09-27

Controluce, a new podcast from Michele Cirillo, a photographer and educator based in Rome, delves into the world of photography beyond just the final image. New episodes are available biweekly, every other Monday at noon. The podcast features discussions with photographers, curators, reporters, and photo editors in their respective settings. The inaugural episodes showcase World Press Photo laureates Riccardo Venturi and Gabriele Galimberti. Future guests include Silvia Camporesi on 28 September, Eddie Cortesi on 12 October, and Gabriele Agostini on 26 October. Cirillo seeks to explore the narratives and decisions that shape photography, aiming to build a comprehensive archive of varied photographic dialogues. Claudia Giraud authored the article, which appeared in Artribune.

Fatti principali

  • Controluce is a new fortnightly podcast created by Rome-based photographer and teacher Michele Cirillo.
  • Episodes are released every other Monday at 12:00.
  • The podcast explores photography beyond the final image through photographers, reporters, curators and photo editors.
  • The first two episodes feature World Press Photo winners Riccardo Venturi and Gabriele Galimberti.
  • Upcoming guests include Silvia Camporesi on 28 September, Eddie Cortesi on 12 October and Gabriele Agostini on 26 October.
  • Cirillo records conversations in homes, studios, archives and newsrooms so the setting becomes part of the story.
  • Cirillo said the project seeks to understand the experiences, choices and doubts that precede the shutter click.
  • The long-term aim is to build an archive of conversations on photography across different viewpoints and generations.

Entità

Artisti

Istituzioni

  • World Press Photo
  • Artribune

Luoghi

  • Rome
  • Italy

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