Pietro Donzelli Retrospective in Monschau Explores Postwar Italy
A major retrospective of Pietro Donzelli, a key figure in Italian postwar photography, opens at the Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen in Monschau. Titled "Between Times," the exhibition presents around 100 works by Donzelli, who worked as a photographer, critic, and exhibition maker. The show focuses on black-and-white photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, capturing Italy during a period of profound social and economic change. It runs from May 10 to August 2, 2026, with an opening on May 10 at 12 p.m. in the Bürgersaal. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Renate Siebenhaar and the Estate Pietro Donzelli.
Key facts
- Retrospective dedicated to Pietro Donzelli
- Exhibition titled 'Between Times'
- Around 100 works on display
- Focus on 1950s and 1960s photographs
- Black-and-white photography
- Italy undergoing social and economic change after WWII
- Runs May 10 to August 2, 2026
- Opening May 10 at 12 p.m. in Bürgersaal
- Organized with Renate Siebenhaar and Estate Pietro Donzelli
- Venue: Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen in Monschau
Entities
Artists
- Pietro Donzelli
Institutions
- Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen
- Estate Pietro Donzelli
Locations
- Monschau
- Germany
- Italy