Gazebook Sicily Photobook Festival: Third Edition in Punta Secca
From September 8 to 10, 2017, the Gazebook Sicily Photobook Festival will be held in Punta Secca, a coastal village located in Santa Croce Camerina, within Sicily's Ragusa province. Established in 2015 by Teresa Bellina, Melissa Carnemolla, and Simone Sapienza, the festival emphasizes the significance of photobooks and photography. This year’s theme, Symposium, draws inspiration from Plato's dialogue, delving into photography's impact amid political and social turmoil. Under the direction of Lina Pallotta, the event will showcase discussions, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and workshops. Notable figures such as Colin Pantall, Natasha Christia, and Matthieu Ma Asselin will participate. All activities are free and take place outdoors, addressing pressing contemporary issues.
Key facts
- Gazebook Sicily Photobook Festival runs from September 8 to 10, 2017.
- The festival is held in Punta Secca, Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa, Sicily.
- Founded in 2015 by Teresa Bellina, Melissa Carnemolla, and Simone Sapienza.
- This year's theme is Symposium, directed by Lina Pallotta.
- Exhibitions include Discordia by Moises Saman, Hayati by Karim El Maktafi, and Clothbound by Leila Fatemi.
- Moderator Colin Pantall leads the opening symposium with Natasha Christia, Matthieu Ma Asselin, Alejandro Acin, and Marco Mfg Paltrinieri.
- Portfolio reviews feature 11 professionals including Natasha Christia and Mathieu Asselin.
- Workshops are conducted by Jason Fulford and Maria Teresa Salvati.
Entities
Artists
- Teresa Bellina
- Melissa Carnemolla
- Simone Sapienza
- Lina Pallotta
- Colin Pantall
- Natasha Christia
- Matthieu Ma Asselin
- Alejandro Acin
- Marco Mfg Paltrinieri
- Moises Saman
- Daria Birang
- Karim El Maktafi
- Leila Fatemi
- Issa Touma
- Maarten Shilt
- Valentina Abenavoli
- Alex Bocchetto
- Giancarlo Ceraudo
- Jason Fulford
- Maria Teresa Salvati
- Andrea Camilleri
Institutions
- Gazebook Sicily Photobook Festival
- Ragusa Foto Festival
- Discipula
- Photobook Bristol
Locations
- Punta Secca
- Santa Croce Camerina
- Ragusa
- Sicily
- Italy
- Ragusa Ibla