Massimo Vitali: The Photographer's Intimate Video Portrait
A new video portrait series features Italian photographer Massimo Vitali (born Como, 1944), exploring his creative process through the atmosphere of his studio—postcards, film rolls, catalogues—and the youthful thrill of seeing an image emerge in the darkroom. The series, titled 'Video Ritratti d'Autore', aims to document the intimate and personal stories of Italian photographers, capturing both movement and stillness. Vitali's work, known for beach scenes, concerts, and factories, places people against landscapes and limited skies, evoking memories that cannot be forgotten. The article also promotes Artribune's newsletters: 'Incanti' on the art market, 'Render' on urban regeneration, and 'PAX' on cultural tourism. The video portrait was created by Giulia Vannucci, a graduate of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze with a thesis on romantic landscape painters.
Key facts
- Massimo Vitali was born in Como in 1944.
- The video portrait series is called 'Video Ritratti d'Autore'.
- Vitali's subjects include beaches, concerts, and factories.
- The series aims to document Italian photographers' intimate stories.
- Giulia Vannucci created the video portrait.
- Vannucci graduated from Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
- Her thesis was on romantic landscape painters from the 19th century to today.
- Artribune offers newsletters: Incanti, Render, and PAX.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Vitali
- Giulia Vannucci
- Gianni Gosdan
- Erika Pellicci
Institutions
- Artribune
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
Locations
- Como
- Italy
- Firenze