Luigi Ghirri's 'Felicità' Exhibition at Thomas Dane Gallery Explores Perception and Image Ethics
The Thomas Dane Gallery in London will host the exhibition 'Felicità' from 23 January to 9 May 2026, featuring Luigi Ghirri's photography as a means of mindful observation. Curated by Alessio Bolzoni and Luca Guadagnino, the show highlights lesser-known pieces, positioning Ghirri's work within a contemporary context. His images explore the construction of reality and the ethics of perception, drawing conceptual inspiration from NASA's 'The Blue Marble.' The exhibition is divided into three sections: the first examines surface and fragmentation, influenced by Jorge Luis Borges; the second delves into interiors and architectural details, referencing Italian art history; and the last showcases Ghirri's 'Paesaggio Italiano' series, challenging traditional picturesque notions.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Felicità' runs from 23 January to 9 May 2026 at Thomas Dane Gallery in London
- Curated by Alessio Bolzoni and Luca Guadagnino
- Features overlooked and previously unseen photographs by Luigi Ghirri
- Organized across Thomas Dane Gallery's two Duke Street spaces
- Ghirri's work anticipates contemporary debates about image-making politics
- Influences include Jorge Luis Borges, Giorgio Morandi, Arte Povera, and Conceptual practices
- Resonates with contemporary artists Wolfgang Tillmans and Thomas Ruff
- Ghirri's response to NASA's 'The Blue Marble' photograph is a conceptual anchor
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Ghirri
- Alessio Bolzoni
- Luca Guadagnino
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Thomas Ruff
- Rinko Kawauchi
- Giorgio Morandi
- William Eggleston
- Ed Ruscha
- Jorge Luis Borges
Institutions
- Thomas Dane Gallery
- Matthew Marks Gallery
- Mai 36 Galerie
- NASA
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Duke Street
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Madrid
- Spain
- Campogalliano
- Italy
- Marina di Ravenna
- Bologna
- Grizzana
- Modena