Mario Giacomelli - A unique vision of his world

THIS VIDEO: Mario Giacomelli always insisted that he wasn’t a photographer - he was more of an abstract expressionist who worked with the photographic medium. I think, the most inspiring thing about him and his work, is that given all the limitations that he faced, he was able forge a unique path for himself and he’s now regarded as one of Italy’s greatest photographers. Exhibition at museum MAXXI in Rome - it’s the national museum of contemporary art and architecture. They juxtaposed Giocomelli photographs with the paintings by Informal artist Alberto Burri. These two men had been friends for a long time and often grappled with similar ideas about reworking landscapes to appear abstract. It’s only when you put their work side by side that the strong parallels become obvious.
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VIDEO CLIPS: NOC-PILLS - Mario Giacomelli con Antonio Rossi e Gianni Berengo Gardin, Mario Giacomelli - Balade à Senigallia - Galerie Berthet-Aittouarès, The Art of Neorealism - Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy, Italy In WW2 an Honest Look, KEEP Judith Joy Ross, mostre Giacomelli Burri. Fotografia e immaginario materico, Mario Giacomelli, Mario Giacomelli. 2018, Visioni Mario Giacomelli

[@andrewelliott4436]

He is my hero. He recognised the textures in everyday life.

[@lhxtrilhas]

Thank you for showing the wonderful work of Giacomelli!

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Delightful … thank you very much for presenting this story.

[@DREES56_TRR-qw2vr]

As always, a very interesting episode Graeme, thank you. I had seen the priest series previously but not the other more abstract work, so thank you for bringing it to our attention 🙏👍

[@jeffreyolson2139]

Another amazing presentation of a visionary photographer, who not everyone is familiar with, but should be!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

I've been a fan of Giacomelli's work since I first set my eyes on them. Thank you Graeme for sharing this.

[@dangilmore9724]

Giacomelli images are must see for anyone in the field of graphic design.

[@olivierbolton8683]

A very personal and enigmatic photographer...always had this man in the back of my thoughts when shooting any high contrast scene!

[@cameramankabanov7560]

Thank's for video about great photographer.

[@bowenisland100]

Thank you for introducing Mario! New to me and will take a deeper dive thanks to you. Cheers.

[@RogerMunoz-ci7it]

Thank You, Sir. This was a great video! Of a gentlemen who pursued his passion and his gift during his life time. I've seen his photos through out my life. Yet, knew very little about. With alll my heart I thank you for sharing this wonderful presentation of both his life and work with us all. God Bless you sir. Roger

[@PhotoConversations]

Thanks so much Roger.

[@paullesliehutson5818]

Another thoughtful and enlightening video. Thank you Graeme !

[@kafountineful]

Many thanks - I’ve learned something new - I always enjoy your films - short and to the point but also very informative and a gateway to further research.

[@mrgrandad1961]

Thank You for another Wonderful video - Awesome photography

[@Bob-Horse]

Thank you. Beautifully presented and great choice of music, I really enjoyed this. 🙏🏻

[@retropixer]

Great episode. Thanks for turning me on Giacomelli. Now I need to find these books! 😅

[@rajsingharora26]

Had not seen his work. Thank you

[@melinapatrikiou3968]

Thank you very much, amazing presentation!!

[@iainmc9859]

I'd never describe myself as an abstract photographer, probably totally the opposite, but I do love Giacomelli's work. It is probably the expressionist side, the underlying atmosphere that draws me in. There is a true reflection of the artist in the work, rather than a 'pretension' of skilled manipulation - that sounds very arty. Maybe I should have left it 'I do love Giacomelli's work' ! Again, this vlog is a clear, short and well paced bio, thanks.

[@PhotoConversations]

I think that is a good reading of his approach

[@LloydSpencer]

Wow! Graeme, I don’t know how you do it. Great short summary at the end. It is remarkable how often the trope of the early loss of a father, through death or desertion, crops up. In photography and philosophy… and probably other areas of achievement.

[@PhotoConversations]

Yes, that's true. It seems that some psychic break opens up some avenues of expression...but at the same time closes down others.

[@JohnDevitt]

Really enjoying your videos Graeme. Choice of music and pacing are both entirely appropriate, augmenting the beautiful and inspiring content. Thanks, and do keep them coming.

[@PhotoConversations]

I appreciate that John

[@thomaseriksson6256]

TThank you for the lecture. This was a interesting video. I still have your lecture from the last week to watch

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Thank you❤.

[@uniktbrukernavn]

Excellent video and very inspiring. I especially liked the part where he "scratched in some trees" because he felt like it 🙂 Sometimes you have to hear that you can do anything you want with your art.

[@PhotoConversations]

Yes, no rules

[@sharvo6]

Bravo!

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Thanks for another great introduction to a terrific photographer whose work I did not know. Some of the high contrast work reminds me of the Japanese Provoke crew, while a few of his cut an paste images call to mind Roger Ballen.

[@PhotoConversations]

Yes, I also thought of Roger Ballen

[@CHRISTOPH-B]

Wonderful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LloydSpencer]

That book is huge and now rare. (£100+) but the Figure/Ground book looks substantial and very reasonably priced.

[@PhotoConversations]

Yes, I was lucky to get mine a long time ago.

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Excellent video Graeme, I have some catching up to do with your chanel 😊

[@PhotoConversations]

You will be tested at the end of the year!!

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

@@PhotoConversations 🤣

[@andreibordeianu]

Time for Ghirri?

[@PhotoConversations]

Luigi will have to wait...but he is on the list!