Fotografia Europea 2020-21: True Fictions and Autumn Photography Program in Reggio Emilia
In autumn 2020, the Comune di Reggio Emilia and Fondazione Palazzo Magnani unveiled an exhibition program that resumes projects interrupted by the pandemic. The Autumn Photography initiative includes 'Under the same roof' at Spazio Gerra, running from October 2020 to January 2021, showcasing 33 young artists aged 15-18. Additionally, 'Chi sono io? Rappresentazione dell’infanzia tra Otto e Novecento' at Biblioteca Panizzi is curated by Laura Gasparini, Monica Leoni, and Elisabeth Sciarretta. All exhibitions commence on October 17, 2020, and conclude on January 10, 2021, as part of 'Reggio per Emilia 2020-2021 – La cultura non starà al suo posto.' At Palazzo Magnani, 'True Fictions,' curated by Walter Guadagnini, displays over 100 pieces, while 'Atlanti, ritratti e altre storie' at Palazzo da Mosto features Fotografia Europea 2020 winners. The 2021 edition is scheduled from April 23 to May 23, 2021.
Key facts
- Autumn Photography program includes 'Under the same roof' at Spazio Gerra with 33 young authors aged 15-18.
- Exhibition 'Chi sono io?' at Biblioteca Panizzi curated by Laura Gasparini, Monica Leoni, Elisabeth Sciarretta.
- Circuit Off di Fotografia Europea features small exhibitions in various city venues.
- All exhibitions open October 17, 2020, until January 10, 2021.
- 'True Fictions' at Palazzo Magnani is the first Italian retrospective on staged photography, curated by Walter Guadagnini.
- Over 100 works by artists like Jeff Wall, Cindy Sherman, Sandy Skoglund, Joan Fontcuberta, Bernard Faucon, Eileen Cowin, Bruce Charlesworth, David Levinthal.
- 'Atlanti, ritratti e altre storie' at Palazzo da Mosto presents 6 young European photographers: Alessandra Baldoni, Alexia Fiasco, Francesco Merlini, Manon Lanjouère, Giaime Meloni, Denisse Ariana Pérez.
- Fotografia Europea 2021 runs April 23 to May 23, 2021, theme 'Sulla Luna e sulla Terra / fate largo ai sognatori!' by Gianni Rodari.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Wall
- Cindy Sherman
- Sandy Skoglund
- Joan Fontcuberta
- James Casebere
- Yasumasa Morimura
- Laurie Simmons
- Erwin Olaf
- David Lachapelle
- Nic Nicosia
- Emily Allchurch
- Julia Fullerton Batten
- Paolo Ventura
- Lori Nix
- Miwa Yanagi
- Alison Jackson
- Jung Yeondoo
- Jiang Pengyi
- Bernard Faucon
- Eileen Cowin
- Bruce Charlesworth
- David Levinthal
- Alessandra Baldoni
- Alexia Fiasco
- Francesco Merlini
- Manon Lanjouère
- Giaime Meloni
- Denisse Ariana Pérez
- Walter Guadagnini
- Laura Gasparini
- Monica Leoni
- Elisabeth Sciarretta
- Maria Pia Bernardoni
- Oliva Maria Rubio
- Annalisa Rabitti
- Gianni Rodari
Institutions
- Fondazione Palazzo Magnani
- Comune di Reggio Emilia
- Spazio Gerra
- Biblioteca Panizzi
- Palazzo Magnani
- Palazzo da Mosto
- Fotografia Europea
- LagosPhoto Festival
- Paci contemporary gallery
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Perugia
- Paris
- Aosta
- Cagliari
- Dominican Republic
- Brescia
- Porto Cervo
- Corso Garibaldi, 29 – Reggio Emilia
- Via Mari, 7 – Reggio Emilia