Frames of Florence

These are the photographs taken during the workshop held by Emiliano Cribari in June 2025, which I talk about in the article Workshop notes: how a black and white photo brought me back home.

The exercise consisted of taking a few photographs around Florence with the intention of anchoring whatever we captured within our own memory. In that moment, you have to strip away all artifice and accept the idea of being content with the true nature of things, keeping in mind the principle that photography is an educational act. This is because when you shoot on the streets, it is essential to maintain an ethically sound approach toward others. Before photographing a subject, you need to establish a dialogue and ask for their permission. This is precisely why I chose not to photograph people: unfortunately, I carry inside me this persistent feeling of disturbing others, of being a potentially bothersome presence even when I am just walking down the street. It’s the reason why I am always rushing and always fear spending too much time in a shop or a public space.