Luisa Lambri on Photography and Architecture in New Artribune Podcast
Luisa Lambri (born 1969 in Como) discusses her photographic practice in a new Artribune podcast monologue. She explores the relationship between photography and architecture, emphasizing her interest in private domestic spaces. Lambri draws a parallel between her approach and that of the historical French magazine L'Esprit Nouveau, founded in Paris in 1920 by Le Corbusier, Amédée Ozenfant, and Paul Dermée, which manipulated architectural images to enhance abstraction. She describes her process as contrary to creating ideal circumstances, often photographing without waiting for perfect light, and likens the laborious darkroom work to painting. Her work is performative rather than documentary, focusing on identity through images shot inside significant private homes, often shared by owners who appreciate her appreciation. The vertical framing and specific mounting pay homage to modernist aesthetics, moving beyond pure documentation. A solo exhibition of her work is currently on view at Base in Florence.
Key facts
- Luisa Lambri was born in 1969 in Como, Italy.
- A new Artribune podcast features a monologue by Luisa Lambri.
- Lambri uses photography and architecture to reflect on the experience of places.
- She draws an affinity with the authors of the historical magazine L'Esprit Nouveau.
- L'Esprit Nouveau was founded in Paris in 1920 by Le Corbusier, Amédée Ozenfant, and Paul Dermée.
- The magazine published manipulated architectural images to emphasize abstraction.
- Lambri states she does not wait for ideal light; her process is more like painting.
- Her work is performative and focuses on identity within private domestic spaces.
- A solo exhibition of Lambri's work is currently at Base in Florence.
- The podcast is part of Artribune's series on contemporary art.
Entities
Artists
- Luisa Lambri
- Le Corbusier
- Amédée Ozenfant
- Paul Dermée
Institutions
- Artribune
- Base
- L'Esprit Nouveau
Locations
- Como
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Florence