The Shape of Our Eyes, Other Things I Wouldn't Know

Davide Sartori’s research investigates the relationship between presence and absence and the way in which photography can influence the construction of personal and collective memories. His work won him the 12th Giovane Fotografia Italiana | Luigi Ghirri Award, an initiative organized by the municipality of Reggio Emilia with Triennale Milano, dedicated to developing talented young photographers in Italy. The exhibition The Shape of Our Eyes, Other Things I Wouldn’t Know is closely tied to the figure of the artist’s father and engages with themes of vulnerability and intergenerational trauma, questioning established social norms. The itinerary unfolds through a series of attempts to establish a connection with his father, with photography functioning as a central tool to explore their relationship. Through collaboratively staged actions documented photographically, portraits, and archival materials, the project articulates both emotional distance and a persistent desire for closeness.
source: /triennale.org/en/events/davide-sartori-shape-eyes