About me
I am a multidisciplinary documentary photographer based in Italy, working between Italy and London. My journey into photography began unexpectedly when I found a 35mm Praktica camera discarded in a grey bag on Florida Street, London. This moment sparked a passion for visual storytelling that led me to pursue formal education in photography, earning a certificate in Photographic Professional Practice from St Martin's College of Arts in 2008.
After spending time in the corporate world with a degree in Economics, I transitioned into photography, starting in the fast-paced world of freelance press photography. For three years, I worked as a paparazzo, honing my craft under high-pressure conditions.
Photography for me is a tool of connection and self-exploration, a way to uncover unsettling truths about identity, human nature, and our relationships with each other. Since 2013, my artistic work has focused on intimate themes such as gender equality, love, sexuality, prejudice, mental health, and the complexity of personal transformation. I view the camera as both a mirror and a performance—an instrument through which I connect with my subjects and invite them into a shared moment of vulnerability.
Artistic Approach
My work explores the power of trust and the human condition. Using photography and writing as therapeutic mediums, I guide individuals through a process of self-confrontation and reflection. Each encounter is a live, collaborative experience where the boundaries between artist and subject blur, resulting in a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.
In January 2018, I became a member of Action Hybride, an international collective of artists based in Paris. This collective is dedicated to exploring the body and human experience through various artistic forms. I am also actively involved as a judge in international contexts such as the Sublime Photo Awards 2024 and Monochrome Awards 2023 and 2024.
Currently, I am working on three new book projects: love, sex, and relationships, I am your mirror, and L'oscurità, ma io ho una luce. These books will offer an in-depth exploration of human nature, focusing on intimacy, identity, and transformation.
Exhibitions
2024 Nov -2025 Jan | Nexus | Action Hybride collective | Baxton Gallery | Roubaix | France
2024 Nov | Cadavre Exquis | Galerie Les temps donnes | Paris | France
2024 Oct | Nexus | Action Hybride collective | La plus petite galerie du monde (Ou Presque) | Roubaix | France
2024 Sept | Nexus |Action Hybride | Gallery X | Dublin | Irland
2024 July | Nexus | Collective Action Hybride | Officine Forte Marghera | Venice | Italy
2023 Judge | Monochrome Awards | International Black and White contest
2023 The camera as a mirror. Intimate conversations with others, the world and oneself | Photo Club 'The Castle' | FIAF (Italian Federation of photographic Associations), Taranto, Italy
2022 Carcasses | 100ecs Galérie | Paris, France
2021 The theatre of the mind | Screening of 7 videos and artist's talk | Caffetteria Letteraria Nervegna, Brindisi, Italy
2021 Morphoses | Odysette Galérie | Arles, France
2021 Frontierès | Les Ateliers d'Artistes de belleville Galérie | Paris, France
2021 Frontierès Fractures Distances | La Galérie du Génie de la Bastille | Paris, France
2021 Lusted men project, open collection of erotic pictures of men | Festival (5-11 July Leboudoir2.0 - Arles) (9-10 October - Image Satellite, Nice) (15-24 October, La Nombreuse & Le Pianofariek, Bruxelles)
2020 Lusted men project, open collection of erotic pictures of men | Festival photo Saint Germain | Paris
2020 Je suis my body, je suis my memoire | Galerie, 59, Rue de Rivoli, Paris
2019 Carcasse | Openbach Galerie | Paris, France
2019 Fragiles | June | L'atelier galerie | Montreuil, France
2019 I am my body, I am my memory | June | Officine Forte Marghera | Venice, Italy
2019 Corps invisibles | Theatre de Verre | Paris, France
2019 Je vous salue marie(s) | l'Atelier de Belleville | Paris, France
2018 Fleisheslust Festival | Xlane Gallery | Berlin, Germany
2018 London open call 2018 | Whitechapel Gallery | London,UK
2018 Il mostro #10 | Tevere Art Gallery | Rome, Italy
2018 Liquids rooms | The Labyrinth | Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi | Venice, Italy
2017 Photo scratch | Four Corners | opportunity for documentary photographers | London,UK
2017 Salon 17 | New approach to photography | Four Corners LCN showcase 2017 | London,UK
2017 FLUXExhibition | Chelsea college of Arts | curated by Lisa Grey | London,UK
2016 Magnum swap shop, Magnum photos 70th anniversary | The Printspace | London, UK
2016 Exhibit here's Art Maze exhibition | Bargehouse | Oxo Tower Wharf | London,UK
2016 FLUX exhibition | The Truman Brewery | London,UK
2016 Folios Fridays | The Photographer’s Gallery | London,UK
2015 Portrait salon exhibition | The Embassy Gallery | Taylor Wessing Prize | London,UK
2011 Desidero ergo sum, arte, corpo e pensiero | SALA 5 | Rome, Italy
Awards & Recognition
My work has been recognised with several awards, including:
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2024 Judge | Monochrome Awards | International Black and White contest
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2023: Judge, Monochrome Awards, International Black and White Contest
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2017 Honourable Mention, Monochrome Awards, Conceptual Category (Professional)
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2017 Honourable Mention,MonoVisions Awards, Conceptual Category (Professional)
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2014 Honorable Mention, Monochrome Awards, Portrait Category (Professional)
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2013 Best 20 portraits, Photography Competition Telegraph, London Fashion Week
Publications
My photography has been featured in various publications, such as:
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2025: Il corpo solitario. L’autoscatto nella fotografia contemporanea, Giorgio Bonomi, Rubettino editore
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2024: Lusted Men Book, Hoebeke
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2019: Agency: A Partial History of Live Art by Theron Schmidt
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2018: Queer Exceptions: Solo Performance in Neoliberal Times by Stephen Greer
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2016: Queer Dramaturgies: International Perspectives by Alyson Campbell, Stephen Farrier
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2011: Desidero ergo sum: arte corpo pensiero by Roberta Giulieni
Press and Media Coverage
My work has been featured in numerous magazines and online platforms, including:
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The Palette Pages interview
Collaborations and Projects in Progress
I am currently working on several exciting projects, including the publication of my upcoming books, which explore themes such as human relationships, sexuality, and the psychological landscapes of light and darkness. Stay tuned for updates on these projects and exhibitions.
Let’s Connect
I am always open to new collaborations, commissions, and discussions about art and photography. Please feel free to contact me if you're interested in working together or if you simply want to explore my work further.
Contact
For inquiries, collaborations, or more information about my work, please [contact me here].