George Tatge's Metaphysical Photography at Palazzo Fabroni

George Tatge, born in Istanbul in 1951 to an Italian mother and an American father, presents a solo exhibition at Palazzo Fabroni in Pistoia. The show features his photographic exploration of peri-urban and industrial landscapes across Italy, from Turin to Salerno, with forays abroad. Tatge's work captures the hidden beauty of everyday human environments, emphasizing geometric purity and a sense of suspended time. His images focus on marginal spaces like the shipyards of Livorno and the rag piles of Prato, evoking nostalgia and historical memory. Human presence is rare, yet implied through traces and interrupted activities, reminiscent of Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysical piazzas. Walls recur as motifs, suggesting boundaries and the imagination of what lies beyond, echoing Leopardi's 'L'infinito'. The exhibition is curated by Niccolò Lucarelli, who writes on art, theater, and jazz.