We are excited to announce the opening of our new exhibition in Florence: Grand Tour Souvenirs – Notes from a Traveller. The exhibition will be held at Fondazione Palazzi (Via Ricasoli 21, Florence), one of the distinguished venues of Florence University of the Arts (FUA-AUF). It will feature a selection of my work alongside items and notes inspired by the spirit of the Grand Tour. Although the exhibition is brief—lasting only 20 days—the message we wish to share is timeless, and it holds particular significance to me, especially at this moment.
In today’s world, fast-paced tourism often overshadows a more reflective, intentional way of exploring. Through my photographs, I hope to offer an invitation to embrace a slower journey, one that allows for a deeper connection with the beauty of the places we visit and the stories they have to tell. My work seeks to uncover hidden places in Italy, ready to reveal themselves to those who approach them with sensitivity and care.
Travelling through Italy still has much to teach us—lessons that are as vital today as ever. I strongly believe that the Chianti region, captured in some of my images, represents the last bastion defending human authenticity, where the primal essence of natural instincts meets the refined pleasures of life.
With over 5,000 students annually, FUA-AUF is an important cultural hub, offering educational programmes to students from around the world. I hope that the students who visit this exhibition—our travellers of the future—will, with the guidance of our young curators, take a moment to step away from the rush of a city filled with transient tourism, and deepen their understanding of Tuscany’s significance, its Renaissance spirit, and its enduring soul.
The exhibition, featuring 12 fine art prints, will be open from 14th November to 4th December and is built with the solid support of our GoldenView Group, the advice of Thierry Morel, and the contribution of Barnes International.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to engage with the introspective nature of the work and invite them to reflect on the question: “What does travel mean to you?”