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Jeff Bark's Paradise Garage: 50 Photos of Rome Shot in Upstate New York

exhibition · 2026-05-04

American fashion photographer Jeff Bark (b. 1963) presents 'Paradise Garage,' a series of over 50 images dedicated to Rome but created entirely inside his garage in Upstate New York. The project began over two years ago after a brief visit to the Italian capital, which sparked a creative process reconstructing the Grand Tour through imagination and reality. Bark describes his work as creating new worlds rather than documenting, with each photo resembling a film still. The images incorporate souvenirs from American flea markets, classical references, Baroque vanitas, and Visconti-like atmospheres, all illuminated with masterful lighting. The exhibition is on view at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome until July 28.

Key facts

  • Jeff Bark is a fashion photographer born in 1963.
  • The series 'Paradise Garage' includes over 50 images.
  • All photos were shot in Bark's garage in Upstate New York.
  • The project was inspired by a brief visit to Rome over two years ago.
  • Bark uses souvenirs from American flea markets as props.
  • The images blend classical, Baroque, and cinematic references.
  • The exhibition is at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.
  • The show runs until July 28.

Entities

Artists

  • Jeff Bark

Institutions

  • Palazzo delle Esposizioni
  • Dazed & Confused
  • I-D
  • V Magazine
  • Another Magazine

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Upstate New York
  • United States

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