The Negri Foundation and the Pasquale Battista Foundation, with the support of the Augusta Ratio Group, present the monographic exhibition “Echoes” dedicated to the Italian photographer Vasco Ascolini. Curated by Luca Carnicelli, the exhibition will be held at the Negri Foundation Space in Brescia from April 13th to June 22nd, 2024.
The aim of this exhibition is to pay tribute to Vasco Ascolini, one of the most important photographers of the Italian second half of the 20th century. Despite his career mainly developing abroad, with important international collaborations and prestigious awards such as the Knight of the Arts and Letters of the French Republic in 2000, Ascolini also had significant events in Italy, such as the exhibitions in Aosta and Ferrara curated by Ernst Gombrich and Aaron Scharf in 1989.
The “Echoes” exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the work of this great artist, focusing on the artifice of theater, sculpture, and architectural spaces. Through his vintage photographs on silver gelatin barite paper, Ascolini conveys a rare humanity and pathos that is seldom found in photography.
Visitors are invited to embark on a journey through time and space, exploring themes of visual contrast, emotional metamorphosis, evanescence, memory, and identity. The exhibition highlights Ascolini’s unique ability to capture the transience of human existence and the fleeting beauty of its forms.
The exhibition is accompanied by a prestigious catalog published by the Negri Foundation with contributions from Luca Carnicelli, Imen Jane, and Massimo Mussini.
The collaboration between the Pasquale Battista and Negri Foundations, together with the support of the Augusta Ratio Group, testifies to their commitment to promoting art and culture. “Echoes” is a must-see event for photography, art, and history enthusiasts.
For more information about the exhibition and reservations, please visit the websites of the involved foundations or contact the Negri Foundation Space in Brescia directly.
The Negri Foundation Space, located in Via Calatafimi in Brescia, is pleased to host the monographic exhibition “Echoes” dedicated to the renowned Italian photographer Vasco Ascolini from April 13th to June 22nd, 2024. This event, curated by Luca Carnicelli and inaugurated on April 13th at 6:00 PM, is made possible thanks to the support of the Pasquale Battista Foundation and the Augusta Ratio Group.
An Homage to Vasco Ascolini
The exhibition is a tribute to the art of Vasco Ascolini, whose talent is recognized both in Italy and internationally. His career has had a greater continuity abroad, with highlights such as the exhibition at the Lincoln Center in New York in 1985, collaborations with the Musée Réattu in Arles, and the recognition of the Knight of the Arts and Letters of the French Republic in 2000. Nevertheless, Ascolini has had important events in Italy, such as the exhibitions in Aosta and Ferrara curated by Ernst Gombrich and Aaron Scharf in 1989, the retrospective in Reggio Emilia in 2008, and the exhibition in 2023 at the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan.
Exploring Ascolini’s Art
The aim of the “Echoes” exhibition is to offer a comprehensive view of Ascolini’s work. By focusing on the artifice of theater, sculpture, and architectural spaces, Ascolini captures a rare humanity and pathos. The exhibition includes 55 vintage photographs on silver gelatin barite paper, personally printed by Ascolini and coming from the collection of the Pasquale Battista Foundation. These works represent the main themes addressed by Ascolini throughout his career.
Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a journey through time and space, exploring themes such as visual contrast, emotional metamorphosis, evanescence, memory, and identity. Ascolini has the unique ability to capture the transience of human existence and the fleeting beauty of its forms, creating a silent yet eloquent dialogue with the world around him.
An Unmissable Event
The collaboration between the Pasquale Battista and Negri Foundations, along with the support of the Augusta Ratio Group, emphasizes their commitment to promoting art and culture. “Echoes” represents a unique opportunity for photography, art, and history enthusiasts. The exhibition is accompanied by a prestigious catalog published by the Negri Foundation with contributions from Luca Carnicelli, Imen Jane, and Massimo Mussini. For more information and reservations, please visit the websites of the involved foundations or contact the Negri Foundation Space in Brescia directly.
BIOGRAPHY: Vasco Ascolini, born in 1937 in Reggio Emilia, has gained recognition in Italy and abroad for his photographs on theatrical themes and shots dedicated to museum and architectural artifacts. His career began in 1965, gaining particular notoriety from the 1980s onwards. From 1973 to 1990, he was the official photographer of the Municipal Theater “Romolo Valli” in Reggio Emilia, starting a long career that also saw him in the international scene.
