Marianna Aprile on Images, Politics, and Journalism in the AI Era
In an interview at Galleria Z2o in Rome, journalist Marianna Aprile discusses the role of images in contemporary politics and journalism. She argues that in the age of AI, where visual evidence can be easily falsified, journalists must return to fact-checking and critical reading. Aprile notes that politics has revealed how images are central to constructing narratives, citing the iconic photo by Pulitzer winner Evan Tucci of Trump during the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt, which transformed a wounded man into a hero and news into political theater. She also critiques clickbait as a strategy born from the attention economy, where curiosity outweighs truth. The interview is part of a series by photographer Silvia Camporesi exploring Italy through conversations.
Key facts
- Interview with Marianna Aprile at Galleria Z2o in Rome.
- Aprile discusses the dominance of images over words in the current era.
- She emphasizes the need for journalists to verify facts in the AI age.
- Cites Trump's photo by Evan Tucci from July 13, 2024, as an example of image-driven politics.
- Criticizes clickbait as a product of the attention economy.
- Interview conducted by Silvia Camporesi.
- Part of a series traveling Italy to listen to people's voices.
- Published on Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Marianna Aprile
- Silvia Camporesi
- Evan Tucci
Institutions
- Galleria Z2o
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy