After its inauguration at the historic Teatro Cavallera, AMÍME has landed on the streets of Carloforte: until September 28, the 25 photographic diptychs by artist Maurizio Pighizzini are on display in the Paìze to fund and raise awareness for the protection of the sea and beaches of the Island of San Pietro.
Paris, 1 July 2024 – After the great success of the exhibition at the historic Teatro Cavallera, AMÍME (“look at me” in the Tabarchino dialect) is the artistic project that for the first time brings contemporary photography to the streets of Carloforte.
An exclusive journey of 25 diptych panels, curated by the artist Maurizio Pighizzini and produced by Federico Gualdi,
open to visitors all summer long.
An art initiative for the local area: AMÍME, funded and strongly supported by the Municipality of Carloforte – thanks to the work of the entire municipal council – aims to fund civic education projects and raise awareness of the protection of the sea and beaches of the Island of San Pietro, through the sale of photographic diptychs.
A project born from a sincere friendship between the photographer (the artist Maurizio Pighizzini), and the executive producer (Federico Gualdi), from their common vision and from the need to reciprocate their love for the Island of San Pietro through the passion for
photography. Little by little, this artistic project is taking shape, tied to a place that remains authentic, to its genuine and sincere people, and to the warm welcome they receive every year.
The exhibition is not only a summary of the emotions that Carloforte has given the two for years, but also has a noble purpose: to do something concrete to safeguard the place, to protect and safeguard the island as it has continued to do for them for many years.
The 25 diptychs still available for sale—numbered in a limited edition of 10 pieces each, signed by the artist, and provided with a certificate of authenticity, can be viewed on the website www.amime.it and purchased by writing to info@amime.it—and can be admired until September 28th on the streets of Carloforte, through an exclusive tour.
At the Carloforte info point, you can pick up the official map for free and follow the numbered route to discover the Paìze in its most hidden and evocative spots.
AMÍME is a photographic project about Carloforte and the Island of San Pietro, which recounts the visual completeness of this magical island through a series of photographic diptychs: a diptych, two "parts," two photographs that, placed side by side, form a single work. Two images that reflect and complement each other: the sea and the reflection of the land, the island's inhabitants and the tourists who visit, the water and the sand, the waves and the wind.
Man and woman. A sometimes contrasting duality, the soul of the Island of San Pietro: nature, constant, eternal, and solid in its passing.
of the years, and that of the human beings who inhabit and nurture it, ever-changing and evolving. The diptychs are interdependent: perhaps one cannot exist without the other. The exhibition seeks to depict this splendid island world through images, fluidly and sincerely, at times with a distorted, pop-culture reportage.
Maurizio Pighizzini is an international Italian photographer. Based in Paris and Milan, his eclectic art has seen him involved in numerous fashion campaigns, artistic projects, and television appearances. Born in 1980, he began working with images at a very young age: after studying graphic design and photography at the GB Sello Art Institute in Udine and a career behind the scenes in television (Mediaset, Magnolia, and Adventure Line Production), he wrote and created TV formats in France and Italy. He later dedicated himself entirely to photography, shooting for international magazines and brands, primarily in the fashion and beauty/skin care sectors. Over the years, he has exhibited his work in various art galleries in Paris. He has received several international photography awards and recognitions, including the PX3 in Paris, the International Photo Awards in Los Angeles, and the Tifa Awards in Tokyo. He is co-founder of the production agency
photographic agency « Kolors ». Lives between Paris and Milan.
AMÍME is a project funded by the Municipality of Carloforte:
Art Direction and Photography – Maurizio Pighizzini
Executive Producer – Federico Gualdi
Production Assistant – Giulia Belcastro
Press Office – Marco Pighizzini
For more information:
Press Office – Marco Pighizzini
marcopighizzini@gmail.com
+ 33 (0) 766799707
info@amime.it
