Bologna Launches Foto/Territorio, a New Space for Landscape Photography
The Associazione Da. a. has inaugurated a new observatory named Foto/Territorio in Bologna, set to commence its programming on November 16–17, 2024, at Serra Madre in Giardini Margherita. The event will present the talk series OLTRE/Dialoghi tra fotografia, territorio, comunità, featuring notable figures such as photo editor Giovanna Calvenzi, photographers Marina Caneve, Alessandro Imbriaco, Allegra Martin, Paola de Pietri, and curators Elena Di Gioia and Caterina Molteni, alongside insights from Leporello photobooks. The discussions will delve into the interplay between photography, community, and territory. Foto/Territorio aims to highlight Bologna's photographic landscape, supporting both established artists and emerging talents, culminating in an exhibition of solo works and workshop highlights. Architect Pierluigi Molteni expressed that the initiative seeks to establish Bologna as a center for photographic research.
Key facts
- Foto/Territorio is a new observatory and experimental space for landscape photography in Bologna.
- The initiative is launched by Associazione Da. a.
- First event: November 16–17, 2024 at Serra Madre, Giardini Margherita.
- Talk cycle titled OLTRE/Dialoghi tra fotografia, territorio, comunità.
- Participants include Giovanna Calvenzi, Marina Caneve, Alessandro Imbriaco, Allegra Martin, Paola de Pietri, Elena Di Gioia, and Caterina Molteni.
- Giovanna Calvenzi is former director of Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie in Arles and guest curator of Photo Espana.
- Caterina Molteni is curator at MAMbo – Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna.
- Leporello photobooks from Rome will participate in discussions on publishing.
- Future plans include site-specific works by established photographers and workshops for young photographers selected via open call.
- A final exhibition in Bologna will feature solo shows and workshop participants' works.
- Pierluigi Molteni, president of Associazione Da. a., aims to make Bologna a reference for landscape photography research.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanna Calvenzi
- Gabriele Basilico
- Marina Caneve
- Alessandro Imbriaco
- Allegra Martin
- Paola de Pietri
- Elena Di Gioia
- Caterina Molteni
- Pierluigi Molteni
Institutions
- Associazione Da. a.
- MAMbo – Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna
- Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie
- Photo Espana
- Leporello photobooks
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Serra Madre
- Giardini Margherita
- Arles
- France
- Madrid
- Spain
- Rome