Luigi Ghirri, the magic of the image

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Luigi Ghirri, the magic of the image
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Luigi Ghirri, Rimini 1986, GAM - Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Turin photo by Studio Gonella - Property of the Foundation for Modern and Contemporary Art CRT | Courtesy © Luigi Ghirri
Luigi Ghirri
Opening date: Jul 3, 2025
Closing date: Sep 28, 2025
Schedule: Tue - Sun 10 am - 6 pm | Mon closed
Location: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Address: Meguro City, Mita, 1 Chome−13−3, Tokyo 153-0062

Luigi Ghirri (1943–1992) was a pioneer of Italian photography, capable of transforming the everyday landscape into a poetic and conceptual narrative. Born in Scandiano, Emilia-Romagna, Ghirri began his career in the 1970s, exploring the boundary between reality and representation. His vision is distinguished by an intimate and analytical approach, characterized by delicate colors, studied frames and a sensitivity capable of revealing the invisible in the familiar. Through photographs of postcards, signs, shop windows and peripheral landscapes, Ghirri redefined contemporary visual language, posing questions about perception and memory. His work, inspired by conceptual art and Renaissance painting, had a profound impact on international photography. The exhibition at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum celebrates his unique gaze, offering a journey into his refined aesthetic and his ability to transform the banal into wonder.

Paolo Mastazza - © 2025 ARTE.it for Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo

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