Saturday 17 June at the Oratory of San Carlo, opening of the exhibition promoted by the ‘Giglio Rosso’ Photographic Group, with two organic works by Giancarlo Biondi and Mario Lensi
The suggestions of a ‘Passage to Provence’ and the rediscovery of a tradition with ancient roots, such as Florentine Historical Football. This is the theme of the exhibition, promoted by the ‘Giglio Rosso’ Photographic Group and curated by Giancarlo Biondi and Mario Lensi, which will be inaugurated on Saturday 17 June, at 10.30 a.m., at the Oratory of San Carlo (via Testaferrata, free entrance).
The exhibition, which enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Castelfiorentino, was conceived and realised by the authors in two completely different settings and places, although with the common aim of highlighting those emotions that only certain strongly felt cultural events can convey to people who are lucky enough to see them up close.
Giancarlo Biondi (one of the founders of the Photographic Group) presents a reportage of a trip to Provence, starting from Arles, considered together with other cities (such as Avignon) the cradle of photography, a land rich in historical and cultural suggestions. His lens captured all kinds of emotions from the events or people he met, filtering particular characteristics of the places visited and other curious situations. During the trip, organised in the company of three other members of the ‘GiglioRosso’ (Antonio, Angelica, Giulia), he took numerous multifaceted notes.
Mario Lensi did not miss the opportunity to immortalise a match of the Florentine Calcio Storico, played in Castelfiorentino a year ago. Thanks to the willingness of Massimiliano Monti, organiser of the event, which had a charitable purpose, he immersed himself completely in the atmosphere as a perfect observer. A pure spectacle that Mario recounted in his natural characteristic way: always careful to unearth the smallest details without neglecting the chronicle of the event itself, with shots often from inside the action! In short, a complete account of the day.
The exhibition will remain open until 24 June. These are the opening hours: Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.