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Alex Majoli's Photographic Theater Unveiled in Ravenna

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Alex Majoli (Ravenna, 1971), a Magnum Photos member, presents a major exhibition at the Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna, running until June 17. The show traces his career from 1985 to the present, blending documentary and interpretation through theatrical, artificial-light scenes. The final section, 'Scenes,' curated by Diane Dufour (director of LE BAL, Paris), David Campany, and Cyrill Delhomme, explores everyday theatricality blurring reality and fiction. A video by Artribune Television features the artist and museum director Maurizio Tarantino.

Key facts

  • Alex Majoli was born in Ravenna in 1971.
  • He is a member of Magnum Photos.
  • The exhibition is at Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna.
  • The exhibition runs until June 17.
  • The show covers works from 1985 to the present.
  • The final section is titled 'Scenes'.
  • Diane Dufour is director of LE BAL in Paris.
  • David Campany and Cyrill Delhomme co-curated 'Scenes'.
  • Maurizio Tarantino is the director of the museum.
  • Artribune Television produced a video about the show.

Entities

Artists

  • Alex Majoli

Institutions

  • Magnum Photos
  • Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna
  • LE BAL
  • Artribune Television

Locations

  • Ravenna
  • Italy
  • Paris
  • France

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