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A youth of 20 years finds the future expansive yet intricate.

Twentieth installment of Fotografia Europea in Reggio Emilia concentrates on Generation, its struggles, and dialects

Youth at 20 is loaded with potential... yet complex.
Youth at 20 is loaded with potential... yet complex.

A youth of 20 years finds the future expansive yet intricate.

In the heart of Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Chiostri di San Pietro have taken on a new role as the artistic centre of the city. This year, the space is hosting ten exhibitions as part of the Fotografia Europea 2023, each offering a unique perspective on the theme of this edition.

One of the exhibitions is a retrospective of Daido Moriyama's work, a Japanese photographer who has spent six decades documenting and exploring post-war Japanese society. His exhibition, located on the ground floor, promises an immersive journey through his captivating images.

The exhibitions aim to provide an immediate and powerful key to reading and understanding the complexities of the world today. They address the challenges and contradictions exacerbated by the stimuli of new technologies, new languages, and international crises. These changes, unpredictable and convulsive, are shaping the lives of young people aged 20, a generation that is experiencing a period of significant change.

Sustainability, politics, identity, equality, and the future are just a few of the factors affecting this age group. Image, well-being, and the natural desire for carefree living are also pressures on young people aged 20. They are both powerful and lost, subjected to a tentacular and layered pressure.

The exhibitions cover various themes, including the realities and prospects of young people from different eras. Curated by Tim Clark, Walter Guadagnini, and Luce Lebart, these exhibitions strive to offer insights into the lives of young people today and in the past, providing a platform for reflection and dialogue.

While details about the other participating artists in the Fotografia Europea 2023 exhibition in Reggio Emilia are yet to be disclosed, the Daido Moriyama retrospective promises a thought-provoking and visually stunning experience. For those seeking to understand the experiences of young people in today's rapidly changing world, the Fotografia Europea 2023 is an event not to be missed.

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