Vincenzo Castella Reflects on 1984 'Viaggio in Italia' and His Photographic Journey

In 1952, Vincenzo Castella was born in Naples. He was invited by Luigi Ghirri to take part in the exhibition 'Viaggio in Italia' in 1984. In a recent interview, Castella reflects on his work, which includes landscapes from Rimini and interior shots from Pescara and Monte San Giacomo, all part of his 'Geografia Privata' series (1975–1983). After meeting Ghirri in 1980, his series was featured in a Bari exhibition. Drawing inspiration from figures like Charles Sheeler and Paul Strand, he perceives photography as both a narrative and a form of documentation. His industrial photography from 1983 to 1995 emphasized light and patterns. Soon, he will release 'Mississippi e Tennessee 1976-1980,' showcasing previously unseen work on African American communities and rural blues.