Feminist Photography Exhibition Opens in Oslo
For the first time ever in Norway, Fotogalleriet in Oslo showcases a selection of photographic pieces from Donata Pizzi's collection, along with loans from the archives of Fumai, Mocellin, and Vaglieri. The exhibition, titled 'La Passione,' is open until December 29, 2024, and delves into the themes of radical Italian feminism and the impact of photography on civil rights. Featured artists include Lisetta Carmi, Tomaso Binga, Marcella Campagnano, and Lucia Marcucci. Notably, it pays tribute to Pippa Bacca, who was murdered in Turkey in 2004, and includes a film by Bingöl Elmas. The exhibit concludes with Silvia Giambrone's 'Everyday Dicks,' which addresses violence against women, and includes the 1975 work 'Un album di violenza,' underscoring ongoing issues of gender equality amid persistent femicides and discrimination.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Fotogalleriet in Oslo until December 29, 2024
- Works from Donata Pizzi's collection and Fumai, Mocellin, Vaglieri archives
- Focus on radical Italian feminism and photography from the 1960s-70s
- Features Lisetta Carmi, Tomaso Binga, Gruppo del mercoledì, Marcella Campagnano, Lucia Marcucci
- Includes Pippa Bacca's works and Bingöl Elmas's film 'My letter to Pippa'
- Silvia Giambrone's 'Everyday Dicks' addresses online harassment
- Document section includes 1975 publication 'Un album di violenza'
- Exhibition highlights ongoing gender inequality and violence
Entities
Artists
- Donata Pizzi
- Lisetta Carmi
- Tomaso Binga
- Bianca Pucciarelli Menna
- Marcella Campagnano
- Lucia Marcucci
- Pippa Bacca
- Silvia Giambrone
- Bingöl Elmas
Institutions
- Fotogalleriet
- Edizioni delle Donne
- Paese Sera
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Genoa
- Italy
- Turkey
- Gebze
- Palestine