The reinstallation of the photography section at Palazzo dei Musei in Reggio Emilia for 2026–2027 explores what Luigi Ghirri called the “strange and mysterious kinship between sound and image”, a relationship that had always fascinated him. A passionate music lover, Ghirri assigned music a central role in his life and work; this is evident in his devotion to Bob Dylan, his deep friendship with Lucio Dalla and his significant record collection. It also emerges in his writings, which are int… more

Curated by Ilaria Campioli and Daniele De Luigi.

GFI #13 | Luigi Ghirri Award 2026 is made possible thanks to European funds from the Emilia-Romagna Region.
Promoted by the Municipality of Reggio Emilia in partnership with the Luigi Ghirri Foundation and the IIC in Stockholm.
In collaboration with Associazione GAI, Fotografia Europea, Fotodok Utrecht; Fotofestiwal Łódz; Photoworks Brighton.
With the contribution of Reire srl and Gruppo Giovani Imprenditori Confindustria Reggio Emilia.

The in… more