From the rooftops of le gras to artificial intelligence: 200 years of photography (and much contemporaneity) on display at the XXI Edition of Fotografia Europea in Reggio Emilia
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 03:35:00
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- Project Bravo: The work by Felipe Romero Beltrán, which explores the socio-political theme of crossing the border between Mexico and the United States via images of abandoned objects and places.
- Theme of Absence: The XXI edition of the Festival della Fotografia Europea (“Photography European Festival”) addresses the concept of absence that remains as presence, including the impact of photography on society.
- Our Hidden Room: A project by Mohamed Hassan about his father, who retreated into a secret room due to mental illness, illustrating the theme of hidden spaces and mental health.
- Automated Refusal: Salvatore Vitale’s series on young Black South Africans navigating a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, highlighting the struggles of modern workers.
- Ghosts of the Everyday: The festival includes diverse projects that approach themes of presence in absence, memory, and voyeurism, such as Tania Franco Klein’s exploration of perception and prejudice.
- Venues and Exhibitions: The festival spans various locations including Palazzo da Mosto and Chiostri di San Pietro, showcasing historical retrospectives, contemporary photography, and multimedia installations.
- New Projects: Several innovative and experimental projects are highlighted, such as Mykola Ridnyi’s use of the eye’s blind spot as a metaphor for obscured truths in war.
- Educational and Cultural Expansion: The festival extends with a fair of photography book publishers, a dense schedule of seminars, and a substantial catalogue, reflecting its commitment to cultural education and global connections.
