Silvia Camporesi's Photographic Journey Through Italy's Natural Wonders at MLB Home Gallery
MLB Home Gallery in Ferrara presents 'Meraviglioso naturale', a solo exhibition by Italian artist Silvia Camporesi (born 1973 in Forlì). The show explores Italy's natural marvels through a photographic practice that extends beyond the camera: Camporesi conducts long-term research on locations, then hand-colors black-and-white prints. Featured sites include the 'white whale' of San Filippo Bagni, the Monster Park of Bomarzo, and the mill in the sea of Orbetello. The exhibition is curated in dialogue with Palazzo dei Diamanti's concurrent shows, highlighting affinities between Camporesi's landscapes and Gustave Courbet's paintings. The project underscores how historical masters continue to influence contemporary artists.
Key facts
- Silvia Camporesi was born in Forlì in 1973.
- The exhibition is titled 'Meraviglioso naturale'.
- It is held at MLB Home Gallery in Ferrara.
- Camporesi hand-colors black-and-white photographic prints.
- The show features the 'white whale' of San Filippo Bagni.
- Other sites include the Monster Park of Bomarzo and the mill in the sea of Orbetello.
- The exhibition relates to shows at Palazzo dei Diamanti.
- Affinities are drawn between Camporesi's work and paintings by Gustave Courbet.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Camporesi
- Gustave Courbet
Institutions
- MLB Home Gallery
- Palazzo dei Diamanti
- Artribune
Locations
- Ferrara
- Italy
- Forlì
- San Filippo Bagni
- Bomarzo
- Orbetello