Venezia

From the preface by Renata Codello

The very exaltation and praise of its beauty is perhaps one of the most universally recognized traits of the city of Venice. Equally popular are those “postcard” snapshots–stereotyped images that seek to reproduce grand sites of extraordinary and inimitable singularity, which are then disseminated by way of the very same endlessly repeated images. It would seem, therefore, that little or nothing should or could possibly be discovered about the lagoon city so strongly influenced by its own myth. Renato D’Agostin’s work revolves around other possibilities: he unveils the best-known architectural spaces, such as Piazza San Marco, subjecting them to a surprising elemental analysis in which the contours of the structural masses soften without losing their weight…

    Venezia is a limited edition portfolio of 7 silver-gelatin photographs printed by
    the artist in an edition of 10 with 2 artist proofs.

    These photographs have been made with a Leica M7 and Nikon F100 using Tri-X developed in Rodinal. These prints have been made by the artist on Ilford Multi-Grade, developed, fixed and processed to the highest archival standards.

    Print size : 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Mat size : 16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm)
    Box size : 17.5 x 21.5 in. (44.45 x 54.61 cm)
    Edition of 10 + 2 A/P
    Each print stamped, numbered, signed and dated on recto

    For any additional info, price and availability please contact rena@renatodagostin.com