L'altro sguardo: Italian Women Photographers 1965-2018 at Palazzo delle Esposizioni
The 'L'altro sguardo. Fotografe italiane 1965-2018' exhibition at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome showcases the works of sixty Italian female photographers spanning from the 1960s to today. This exhibition delves into various subjects, including overlooked narratives, mafia-related crimes, urban evolution, and societal shifts, utilizing photography as a medium for deeper communication and exploration. It emphasizes the contributions of women who utilized photography to challenge power structures and uplift the disenfranchised. Notable photographers featured are Letizia Battaglia, Carla Cerati, and Paola Agosti, alongside contemporary figures like Gea Casolaro. The exhibition, which began in June 2018, highlights the impact of the 1960s socio-political changes on women's entry into photography. The title is inspired by Agnese De Donato's 1970 work 'Donne non si nasce, si diventa.'
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'L'altro sguardo. Fotografe italiane 1965-2018' at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome
- Features sixty Italian women photographers from the 1960s to present
- Includes Letizia Battaglia, Carla Cerati, Paola Mattioli, Marialba Russo, Elisabetta Catalano, Paola Agosti, Lisetta Carmi, Gea Casolaro, Anna Di Prospero
- Themes include forgotten stories, mafia crimes, urban transformation, social change
- Photography used as a tool for communication and investigation
- Aims to break gender disparity in photography
- References Agnese De Donato's work 'Donne non si nasce, si diventa' (1970)
- Exhibition held in June 2018
Entities
Artists
- Letizia Battaglia
- Carla Cerati
- Paola Mattioli
- Marialba Russo
- Elisabetta Catalano
- Paola Agosti
- Lisetta Carmi
- Gea Casolaro
- Anna Di Prospero
- Agnese De Donato
- Ilenia Maria Melis
Institutions
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy