Guastalla (Reggio Emilia), 5 June 2023 – on the eighteenth anniversary of the birth of Luigi Ghirri, An exhibition entitled “Luigi Ghirari”, one of the main heroes of the photographic and visual culture of the second half of the twentieth century. The Stones of Tom Thumb”, curated by the Gheri Archive by Guastallis councilor Gloria Negri with scientific advice from Franco Farinelli. The exhibition, installed in twelve rooms on the main floor of the building, will be open to visitors until November 30, 2023. On display, 80 photos which represent the places and locations of the Po Valley. Ilaria and Adele Ghirri, the daughters of the Reggio photographer, were also present at the opening. “The first thanks – said Councilor Negri – goes to Ilaria and Adele Ghirri and Maria Fontana who represent the Ghirri Archive. Without them this exhibition would not have been possible, as not only did they agree to lend the photographs but they also arranged the itinerary. helped us to create. Luigi belonged to many cultural worlds, all of the highest caliber. He had a vast cultural background But not academic, impossible to engage within pre-established categories, as it was born out of his deep curiosity about the world. This is why it constantly surprises us because it shows the world we see every day as if it were new and ancient at the same time. There is an obvious ‘now’, but there is also an ‘always’ which we usually do not understand and its images reveal to us. Daughters Ilaria and Adele Ghirri talk about “El”very strong bond Our fathers with this land they loved so much. All his work is a work on memory, on seemingly anonymous places and places where nothing seems to exist, but which were extremely important to him. Everything for him was worthy of awe, respect and awe. because of this return to gustalla It’s a great emotion for us too.” In October and November, in conjunction with the exhibition, workshops and ateliers will be held for schools of all levels. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 to 12:30 and 15: Open from 30 to 18:30.
