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May
06
A great honor to be included among some well known names of Italian Photography in the collective Exhibition “PERIFERIE: Immagini e Parole” at the MILAN PHOTO FESTIVAL from today until May 26.
A personal thank you to Graziano Perrotti for the introduction and to Gianni Maffi for the invitation.
http://www.milanophotofestival.it/events/aa-vv-periferie-immagini-e-parole-2/
Here are the 3 images from my project “Beauty In hell: Beauty over Drama” shown at the exhibition
Apr
14
I’m extremely happy to announce that 2 “Beauty in Hell” photographs (in their unique copies, 100x70cm) have been included in the 2015 permanent exhibition at the Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection (Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, Locarno, Switzerland) and have been published in the 2015 Catalog that will be distributed internationally … what a fantastic start to the year 2015.
Here below some pictures of the catalog and the full list of the artists for 2015.
A deeply felt thank you to the Fondazione Ghisla for their appreciation of my work and for a fantastic opportunity!
Oct
23
On Saturday October 18, the Finissage of the “Beauty In Hell” Project and the Vernissage of the 3 months Exhibition were held at the Ghisla Fodazione Ghisla Art Collection, Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art.
It was an honour to conclude the First Year of the “Beauty In Hell” Project and launch the most important Exhibition to date in such a high profile venue, spread between the works of great artists such as: Picasso, Mirò,Basquiat, Castellani, Fontana, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Mathieu, Christo, ecc: http://www.ghisla-art.ch/artists/.
I am glad to say that the Event was a great success with all 18 photos exhibited in the main rooms in the ground floor. Two photos, in their unique copy, became part of the Ghisla Collection and will be in permanent exhibition between its walls. The other 16 photos will stay on display until the end of the year, so if you have not seen the Beauty In Hell exhibition yet, you will find it here for the next 2-3 months.
I would like to thank the following people:
– Martine e Pierino Ghisla for the great opportunity given;
– Maria Gabriella Rossi for a lot of things!;
– Boris Croce e La Fondazione Ghisla for helping organizing the Event;
– Ivano Pagot (Patrizio e Barbara) for the fantastic catering service;
– Tenuta Coltari & Azienda Agricola Moro Barel for the wonderful wine and delicious food;
– Tiziana Orrù & Graziano Bugin for the great photos of the Event!
– All the guests present that helped make it a great evening!
Tony
FONDAZIONE GHISLA ART COLLECTION
The nonprofit Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection was founded in April 2014, with the aim of making an artistic holding of international value available to the public, to be shared with all those who recognise art to be an indelible asset.
The collection has been created by the Ghislas, a husband-and-wife team impelled by a growing and eclectic passion for artistic expressiveness. The collection occupies a futuristic building that has just been built as a project by the Moro & Moro architectural studio of Locarno; it is located in the centre of the town just a few metres from the marina.
ARTISTS AND ARTWORKS
The works in the Fondazione Ghisla are laid out in eight rooms over three floors. Their layout is not determined by chronological rigour or by a division by the movements and trends that have characterised the art from the late 20th century up to today. Anyone entering these spaces immerses himself in the taste of Pierino and Martine Ghisla, who over the past thirty years have gathered perfect masterpieces from the Pop Art, Arte Informale, Conceptual Art, Abstract Art and New Dada movements… together with emerging artists who are perhaps less well-known to the general public. Their approach has been as though they were welcoming guests into their own home. Thus in the first room, one sees a Frank Stella in close dialogue with a Christo, while in the third room, Pierre Alechinsky and Karel Appel convey their “cobra” style to the candid geometric rigour of a large canvas by François Morellet, which in turn hangs next to two “organic” compositions by Jan Fabre. And so on. A way to draw the visitor actively into a reading and into the history of these works and their juxtapositions.
Oct
22
I would like to personally thank Kunst Magazin for their great article on my personal Exhibition of the “Beauty In Hell” Project at the Fondazione Ghisla – Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art. Here is the article:
Oct
06
I am honoured and extremely proud to announce that on October 18 – 2014 from 17.30 the 18 photographs from my “Beauty In Hell” Project will be exhibited in the 8 rooms of the Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection (Via Ciseri 3, Locarno, Switzerland), spread between the works of great artists such as: Picasso, Mirò,Basquiat, Castellani, Fontana, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Mathieu, Christo, ecc: http://www.ghisla-art.ch/artists/
Also, during the Event 2 photographs in their unique copy (a 42×28” Fine Art Giclèe Print) will be handed over to become part of the Ghisla Collection. The 2 images purchase by the Museum are show here below.
If you would like to come to the event, please contact us and confirm your attendance: info@ghisla-art.ch – (+41) 91 751 01 52 – www.ghisla-art.ch
FONDAZIONE GHISLA ART COLLECTION
The nonprofit Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection was founded in April 2014, with the aim of making an artistic holding of international value available to the public, to be shared with all those who recognise art to be an indelible asset.
The collection has been created by the Ghislas, a husband-and-wife team impelled by a growing and eclectic passion for artistic expressiveness. The collection occupies a futuristic building that has just been built as a project by the Moro & Moro architectural studio of Locarno; it is located in the centre of the town just a few metres from the marina.
ARTISTS AND ARTWORKS
The works in the Fondazione Ghisla are laid out in eight rooms over three floors. Their layout is not determined by chronological rigour or by a division by the movements and trends that have characterised the art from the late 20th century up to today. Anyone entering these spaces immerses himself in the taste of Pierino and Martine Ghisla, who over the past thirty years have gathered perfect masterpieces from the Pop Art, Arte Informale, Conceptual Art, Abstract Art and New Dada movements… together with emerging artists who are perhaps less well-known to the general public. Their approach has been as though they were welcoming guests into their own home. Thus in the first room, one sees a Frank Stella in close dialogue with a Christo, while in the third room, Pierre Alechinsky and Karel Appel convey their “cobra” style to the candid geometric rigour of a large canvas by François Morellet, which in turn hangs next to two “organic” compositions by Jan Fabre. And so on. A way to draw the visitor actively into a reading and into the history of these works and their juxtapositions.
IMAGES IN THE MUSEUM COLLECTION
Contrasts: Curiosity & diffidence, desperation & indifference | Through the streets of Mathare Slum (Nairobi). The contrast between the innocent beauty of the young girl, the vivid diffidence of the boy behind her, the finality of the desperation shown by the man on the ground and the indifference of the people passing by. This is the ensemble of feelings that runs through these slums every day.
Africa, where are you going … | A young girl playing on the railway that runs through Kibera (the second largest slum in the world – Nairobi). All you can see in the background is Kibera with over one million people. While I was taking this picture my mind kept thinking about what kind of future awaits the African countries.
Jul
18
June 15th 2014 – A great evening at the Espace Beaurepaire for the vernissage of the PX3 CURATORS CHALLENGE GROUP EXHIBITION 2014, Paris.
My photo “Western Beauty in Nairobi’s Hell” was selected as one of 40 winners by 2 renowned Curators: Bill Hunt, Curator – New York and Daphne Angles, New York Times – Paris.
A great event, in a beautiful location, in an incredible city!!
Here are a few snapshots from the evening.
“Western Beauty in Nairobi’s Hell” – one of the 40 winners of the PX3 Curators Challenge and First prize Gold Medal Winner at the PX3 Grand Prix De La Photographie Paris, Press Professional cathegory 2014
Jul
12
Just INCREDIBLE! part of the “Beauty In Hell” Project to be exhibited at the ARLES FOTO FESTIVAL 2014 and at the Espace Beaurepaire (Paris) as 1 of 40 winning photos of the PX3 – Prix De La Photographie, Curators Challenge Prize.
Here the details:
• 11 July 2014 – Group Exhibition at the ARLES FOTO FESTIVAL!!!! (http://www.rencontres-arles.com/Home)
Le Magazin De Joulets Galerie – 19, rue Jouvene 13200 Arles
Article on Repubblica: click here
• from 15 to 20 July 2014 – Group Exhibition at Espace Beaurepaire – Official Web Site – Facebook Event
Opening night celebration 15 July 7-9pm,
28, rue Beaurepaire 75010 Paris
Here are the 40 winners of the PX3 Curators Challenge 2014 – It is a great privilege and a honour to be part of this fantastic selection and of 2 important international exhibitions like the ARLES FOTO FESTIVAL 2014 and at the Espace Beaurepaire (Paris). Go to official web page for all 40 images
PX3 – Prix De La Photographie, Curators Challenge Prize – The Paris Photography Prize strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris.
Oct
18
My Project “Beauty In Hell: Beauty over Drama” Exhibited in conjunction with La Biennale di Venezia in Bangladesh Pavillion.
