Olivo Barbieri on His Retrospective at Villa Manin and the Evolution of Artificial Light Photography
In a conversation with Artribune, Italian photographer Olivo Barbieri, who was born in Carpi in 1954, reflects on his retrospective at Villa Manin in Codroipo. This exhibition features his artificial light photography spanning from 1982 to 2014 and aligns with his book 'ERSATZ LIGHTS', released by Hatje Cantz. He relates this work to his series 'site specific_ 2003-2013' and 'China 1989-2014', commenting on the evolution of urban lighting and forecasting that only LED and digital imagery will endure. Barbieri, influenced by Man Ray and Andy Warhol, started showcasing his work in 1978. His 'site specific_' series presents the world as a fleeting installation. The exhibition is open until October 9, 2016, with plans for a publication on his China projects by 2019.
Key facts
- Olivo Barbieri retrospective at Villa Manin, Codroipo, until October 9, 2016.
- Exhibition covers artificial light photography from 1982 to 2014.
- The show mirrors his book 'ERSATZ LIGHTS' published by Hatje Cantz.
- Barbieri began exhibiting in 1978, inspired by Man Ray and Andy Warhol.
- He frequented Luigi Ghirri, Guido Guidi, and Franco Vimercati in the 1980s.
- He developed selective focus technique in the late 1990s.
- His film 'La Città Perfetta' mixes still helicopter images with static ground footage.
- He plans to publish a volume of his China projects by 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Olivo Barbieri
- Man Ray
- Andy Warhol
- Luigi Ghirri
- Guido Guidi
- Franco Vimercati
- Arianna Testino
Institutions
- Villa Manin
- Hatje Cantz
- Artribune
- DAMS
- IUAV
Locations
- Carpi
- Italy
- Codroipo
- Villa Manin
- Piazza Manin 10
- Bologna
- Venice
- Genoa
- China
- Shanghai
- Roma
- Noto
- Siracusa
- Capri
- Mare Adriatico