Photographic exhibition by Oreste Pipolo
From March 21st to May 3rd, Villa Fiorentino hosts a photographic exhibition dedicated to Oreste Pipolo, one of the most important Italian photographers of the second half of the twentieth century and an iconic figure of Neapolitan photography.
Through a selection of images that have made his work famous, the exhibition tells the world of Neapolitan weddings, popular traditions and the most authentic moments of daily life in Naples, transformed by Pipolo’s lens into intense visual stories full of humanity.
Photographic exhibition by Oreste Pipolo
Pipolo’s photography has become famous for its ability to document the Neapolitan wedding ritual with irony, empathy and spontaneity. His images capture collective gestures, emotions and rituals, providing an authentic cross-section of Neapolitan society and culture.
His work has gone beyond the boundaries of ceremonial photography, transforming itself into a true anthropological and social story, capable of restoring the lively and theatrical character of the city.
A photographer who has become a symbol of Naples
Oreste Pipolo’s work has gained international notoriety also thanks to the documentary The Neapolitan Wedding, which told the general public about his activity and the world of Neapolitan weddings.
The exhibition therefore represents an opportunity to rediscover the gaze of an author who was able to transform moments of everyday life into images capable of telling the cultural identity of a territory.
Where and when to visit the exhibition
Location: Villa Fiorentino
Opening hours: 10:00 – 13:00 / 16:00 – 19:00
Cost: €5