Lorenzo Sampaolesi's Hypnotic Nudes at Gorani 8, Milan
Lorenzo Sampaolesi (born 1989) presents a series of black-and-white photographs at Gorani 8 in Milan. The images capture full female nudes in a hypnotic, silent dance, reminiscent of Homer's sirens. Sampaolesi's technique involves leaving the subjects alone in his studio with two cameras set to automatic, allowing them to relax and reveal their authentic selves without filters or prejudice. The resulting stolen shots offer intimate glimpses into the private gardens of the young women, who appear unaware of being watched. The exhibition aims to portray the protagonists without vulgarity or eroticism, focusing instead on a contemplative, unfiltered narrative. The show is curated by Emanuele Gurini, an art critic and independent curator born in Loreto in 1989, who specializes in art theory and the relationship between visual arts and new technologies.
Key facts
- Lorenzo Sampaolesi was born in 1989.
- The exhibition is held at Gorani 8 in Milan.
- The photographs are black-and-white and feature full female nudes.
- Sampaolesi leaves the subjects alone with two automatic cameras.
- The images are described as stolen shots, offering intimate views.
- The work is compared to Homer's sirens, hypnotic and silent.
- The exhibition avoids vulgarity and eroticism.
- Emanuele Gurini, born in Loreto in 1989, is the curator.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Sampaolesi
- Emanuele Gurini
Institutions
- Gorani 8
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Loreto