The most significant places of our city are sculpted in the photographs of Lorenzo Capellini. These images are now brought together in the exhibition Homage to Bologna, currently on view at the Galleria d’Arte Maggiore, whose itinerary in some instances intertwines with the history of the Gallery itself, founded in 1978. The starting point consists of photographs taken inside the home of Giorgio Morandi, a leading artist of the Gallery since its beginnings (via D’Azeglio 15). They portray an environment suspended in time, where light, objects, and silence still seem to preserve the discreet presence of the Master. The exhibition also presents symbolic images of Bologna—those that, through their magic, make our art-rich city so fascinating—such as the Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell’Arca in the church of Santa Maria della Vita. These images reveal the emotional intensity of this Renaissance masterpiece, capturing the power of its pathos. Equally beautiful are the photographs of the interiors of historic palaces, with their extraordinary architectural staircases, such as those of Palazzo Albergati, Palazzo Fantuzzi, and Palazzo Malvasia. Added to these are the elegant Piazza Santo Stefano and the magical corner of the porticoes facing the Church of the Servites. The exhibition continues with the historic interiors of Majani which, with their period furnishings, evoke a tradition rooted in artisanal craftsmanship.
Also featured are the Hospices—places of care funded by the Hospice M.T. Chiantore Seragnoli Onlus Foundation—and the Nanni Bookshop, a cultural crossroads of ideas and encounters.
All these images come together in a perfect mosaic that illustrates the beauty of our city. They have also been used to illustrate the book Bologna. Fragments of Emotions by Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi, in which the author revisits figures such as Dalla and Pasolini, as well as every typical corner of the city, with deep feeling and a strong sense of belonging.
Through Capellini’s exhibition, the Galleria Maggiore, directed by Roberta and Alessia Calarota, seeks to highlight and reaffirm its profound relationship with the city, which represents a vital cultural hub.
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