A Photographer's Sense of Space: Looking at the Work of Gabriele Basilico

About

Gabriele Basilico graduated in architecture from Milan Polytechnic and began to photograph urban landscapes in the early 1970s under the influence of the 'new topographics' approach. After portraying Milan's factory buildings, he went on to photograph cities around the world for the next four decades. His formation shaped his distinctive way of observing urban space through the camera. By seeking familiar elements in the most foreign of places, he established an intimate bond with the city as an ever-changing living organism. What is the significance of Basilico’s work today, and what is its legacy? An international panel will reflect on these questions from the perspectives of architecture, photography, art history, and Italian Studies. While focusing on the work of a singular figure, the seminar will address wider issues concerning the relationship between contemporary photography and the experience of urban space.

Panel Speakers:

Alexandra Tommasini, The Bridget Riley Art Foundation, London

Eugénie Shinkle, Department of Photography, University of Westminster

Angelo Maggi, Università IUAV di Venezia

Marina Spunta, School of Modern Languages, University of Leicester

Chair:

Davide Deriu, Department of Architecture, University of Westminster