Gabriele Basilico and Álvaro Siza: A Friendship Through Photography and Architecture
The publication "Matosinhos. Non c’è spazio né architettura senza luce" explores the bond between Gabriele Basilico, an Italian photographer who passed away in 2013, and Álvaro Siza, a Portuguese architect born in 1933. Designed by Luca Pitoni, the book centers on Matosinhos, featuring Siza's creations like the Boa Nova restaurant (1958-63) and the Leça swimming pools (1966). It opens with reflections from both men, including an essay by Siza's sister, Tereza. Meeting in 1994, they shared a fascination with themes of marginality. Despite his initial fear of flying, Basilico captured Porto's customs house in 1995 and continued to visit until 2011. Additionally, Maddalena d'Alfonso contributes a text emphasizing their emotional ties to their roots.
Key facts
- Book title: 'Matosinhos. Non c’è spazio né architettura senza luce'
- Photographer: Gabriele Basilico (died 2013)
- Architect: Álvaro Siza (born 1933 in Matosinhos)
- Book designed by Luca Pitoni with a fold-out poster cover
- Siza's first works: Boa Nova (1958-63) and Leça swimming pools (1966)
- Basilico and Siza met in 1994
- Basilico had a fear of flying but overcame it to photograph in Portugal
- Book includes text by Maddalena d'Alfonso
- Siza's sister Tereza contributed an essay
- Siza discussed Brazilian architect Charles Nelson with Basilico
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Basilico
- Álvaro Siza
- Luca Pitoni
- Tereza Siza
- Maddalena d'Alfonso
- Charles Nelson
Institutions
- Corsiero Editore
- Artribune
Locations
- Matosinhos
- Porto
- Portugal
- Milan
- Italy
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Reggio Emilia