Luigi Ghirri's 'Viaggio dentro un antico labirinto' at Palazzo del Governatore, Parma

A new exhibition at Palazzo del Governatore in Parma showcases 153 photographs by Luigi Ghirri (1943–1992) from his 1991 book 'Viaggio dentro un antico labirinto', drawn from the CSAC archive founded by Arturo Carlo Quintavalle. The display includes the original dummy and preparatory materials, though some presentation issues—like a torn dust jacket and visible humidity sensors—detract from the experience. The works, printed by Ghirri's longtime collaborator Arrigo Ghi, explore the Po Valley landscape, fog, and rural details, elevating the seemingly mundane. The exhibition also juxtaposes Ghirri's images with historical photographs by the Alinari brothers and other 19th–20th century authors, as well as his own large-format Polaroids from 1981, which mark a shift between post-Dada avant-gardes and a renewed reflection on the view. Curated by Quintavalle, the show runs at Palazzo del Governatore and invites visitors to reassess the revolutionary impact of Ghirri's photography in the age of smartphone snapshots.