Luigi Ghirri's Marazzi Ceramics Photos Debut in Paris
An exhibition featuring a selection of previously unpublished photographs by Luigi Ghirri (1943–1992) for Marazzi is currently being held at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Paris, running until December 21, 2021. Titled 'Luigi Ghirri. Les années Marazzi 1975–1985,' the showcase includes 24 images curated by Ilaria Campioli, which were preserved in Marazzi's archives and initially presented at Paris Photo 2021. Diego Marani, the director of the Istituto, expressed pride in presenting Ghirri's work. Located in the Hôtel de Gallifet, the exhibition features images characterized by terracotta hues and ceramics arranged in geometric patterns. Ghirri's decade-long collaboration with Marazzi reflects his exploration of ceramics as a medium for composition and light, following his 2019 retrospective at Jeu de Paume.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Luigi Ghirri. Les années Marazzi 1975–1985' at Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Paris until December 21, 2021.
- 24 previously unseen photographs by Luigi Ghirri created for Marazzi ceramics company.
- Curated by Ilaria Campioli.
- First shown during Paris Photo 2021 as part of 'A Paris pendant Paris Photo' program.
- Photographs preserved for decades in Marazzi archives.
- Diego Marani is director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
- Exhibition held at Hôtel de Gallifet, an 18th-century building.
- Marazzi collaborated with artists and designers, founding the Crogiòlo research laboratory.
- Ghirri's first major French retrospective was at Jeu de Paume in 2019.
- Ghirri was born in Scandiano, 1943, died in Roncocesi, 1992.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Ghirri
Institutions
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Parigi
- Marazzi
- Paris Photo
- Jeu de Paume
- Crogiòlo
- Hôtel de Gallifet
- Artribune
- Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo
- Gallerie Estensi
- Archivio Luigi Ghirri
- Adele Ghirri
Locations
- Parigi
- Francia
- Scandiano
- Roncocesi
- 50, rue de Varenne
- Sassuolo
- Italy
- Reggio Emilia
- Piazzale della Rosa 10