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Only a few months since its inauguration at the Palazzo Ducale in Revere, the exhibition “Domina Aeterna: Matilda of Canossa Beyond Her Time” has proven to be an extraordinary success, seeing a remarkable level of attendance and public interest. Thousands of visitors have already crossed the threshold of the Museo del Po to immerse themselves in the photographic and narrative ...

Matilda: A woman of the past, an icon of the present. Sovereign of a vast territory stretching across Lombardy, the Reggio Emilia Apennines, and the Garfagnana, Matilda was a symbol of political balance—the vital mediator between the Papacy and the Empire. She remains one of the most fascinating and significant figures of Medieval Italy and Europe. Dedicated to her legacy is the ...

The project on Matilda of Canossa published in National Geographic has been transformed into an exhibition. “Domina Aeterna” arrives at the Palazzo Ducale in Revere, turning over 18 months of extensive research and documentation into a high-impact visual journey. This exhibition is the result of an ambitious undertaking that saw the team engaged in a rigorous reportage across four ...

The May 2025 issue of National Geographic Italia features an extensive reportage dedicated to the history of Matilda of Tuscany, a pivotal figure of the Middle Ages and the first Vice-Queen of Italy. This publication is the result of a close collaboration between photographer Erik Messori and videographer Davide Preti, with vital field coordination by Marcello Nizzoli and the expert ...

The historic halls of Palazzo Bentivoglio in Gualtieri, Reggio Emilia, provide a stark, evocative setting for the unveiling of INDEPENDENCE ON MY SKIN during Fotografia Europea 2023. This unflinching new volume by photographer Erik Messori, published by Corsiero Editore, is far more than a mere collection of portraits; it is a visceral interrogation of the Irish republican identity, captured ...

In collaboration with N-Shot Academy, we are proud to present an intensive workshop led by renowned photojournalist Erik Messori. Designed to deconstruct the art of street photography from a professional insider’s perspective, this programme offers a deep dive into the reality of life on assignment. Participants will explore every facet of reportage, from initial preparation and essential ...

The prestigious German weekly Der Spiegel has recently cast its spotlight on ViaMari10, a project that captures the extraordinary story of the world’s smallest inner-city rooftop vineyard. This detailed reportage, the result of a year-long immersion into the life of the vines, delves deep into the passion and dedication required to produce a wine that is as geographically improbable as it is ...

The magnificent Palazzo Fontanelli Ceretti provides a sophisticated backdrop for [RE] EXIST, an evocative evening dedicated to the power of contemporary photojournalism. Set within an intentionally informal and intimate atmosphere, the event offers a rare opportunity for a personal encounter with one of the most compelling voices in modern documentary photography: Erik Messori. A key member ...

On 5 June 2021, the town of Savignano sul Rubicone became the stage for a profound photographic homecoming with the opening of UNDERGROUND (REVISITED). This landmark exhibition breathes new life into the seminal reportage by the late Rimini-born photographer Marco Pesaresi (1964–2001), who spent over two years documenting the subterranean pulse of ten global metropolises, from the grit of New ...

Since its inception in 1974, World Environment Day has stood as the United Nations’ pre-eminent vehicle for galvanising global awareness and driving legislative action to protect our planet. Celebrated annually on 5 June, it serves as a vital stage for over 143 countries to confront the most pressing ecological crises of our time—from the scourge of marine pollution and wildlife crime to the ...