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Giacomo BrunelliiItalian animal photographer.
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Content:
- Biography of Giacomo Brunelli
- Early Life and Inspiration
- Career and Recognition
- Monograph and Future Projects
Biography of Giacomo Brunelli
Giacomo Brunelli is an Italian animal photographer. Born in 1977 in Perugia, Italy, Brunelli developed a unique and distinctive style in the realm of animal photography. His black and white film captures consistently astonish viewers, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that separates the photographer and his subjects from the mundane world.
Early Life and Inspiration
As a child, Brunelli imagined nature as a collection of animals. Growing up on a farm, he developed a deep love for animals and even dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. He found joy in interacting with creatures covered in fur and skin. As he grew older and began observing animals more closely, Brunelli became captivated by their shapes, silhouettes, and unpredictable movements. It was natural for him to choose animals and birds as the subjects of his photographic art.
Career and Recognition
Brunelli's series of photographs featuring wild and domesticated animals have been widely exhibited worldwide. His work has been displayed in prestigious galleries such as "The Photographers' Gallery" in London, "Galerie Camera Obscura" in Paris, and the "Robert Morat Galerie" in Hamburg, to name a few. He has participated in photography festivals such as the "Format Festival" in Derby, UK, the "Angkor Photo Festival" in Cambodia, and the "Daegu PhotoBiennal" in South Korea.
Brunelli's talent and skill have been recognized through numerous awards, including the "Sony World Photography Award," the grand prize at the Lodz Photography Festival, and the "Flash Forward 2009" from the Magenta Foundation. His photographs have also been featured in art and photography magazines such as "The Guardian," "Harper's Magazine," and "European Photography."
Additionally, Brunelli's work has been included in the collections of esteemed institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the New Art Gallery Walsall in the UK, the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Japan, and the Portland Art Museum in the USA.
Monograph and Future Projects
In 2008, Brunelli's first monograph, titled "The Animals," was published by Dewi Lewis Publishing. In 2012, "The Photographers' Gallery" offered Brunelli an opportunity to undertake a project in London, which will be unveiled in March 2014. This eagerly awaited project is sure to showcase Brunelli's continuing growth and innovation in the field of animal photography.
