The exhibit, entitled Cities of New York, is presented in two distinct sections, the first with photographs by New Yorker Allan Tannenbaum taken in the aftermath of September 11th, as well as paintings by Susan Crile inspired by Ground Zero.
Even more inspiring perhaps is the bold photographic exhibition upstairs that focuses instead on New York's diversity, beauty and resilience, featuring the works of nine wonderfully contrasting Italian photographers over the past 15 years. A few of my favorites: Gabriele Croppi's arresting black and whites spotlight an average New Yorker with the pulsating city as a backdrop. Olimpia Ferrari finds double inspiration from New York's churches and works of classical music, superimposing distorted written music over photographs of the city's most awe-inspiring places of worship.
Since the exhibit is not extensive, you can easily explore the rest of the fascinating museum before or after. It is most certainly not to be missed! See Exhibits on in Rome page for pratical information.
© Copyright Gabriele Croppi
Nocturne in C Minor/Chopin/St. Patrick's Cathedral
© Copyright Olimpia Ferrari
All photos obtained from original Cities of New York press release.
I would like to see this exhibit when again in Rome. PLM
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