“My friend killed himself on January 8th. I wondered why he chose that day. Maybe because the holidays were over. Maybe because of the cold. The way the sky was heavy and lifeless. Maybe it had nothing to do with that day." In his Attachment Theory, psychiatrist John Bowlby argues that the emotional dynamics of the relationship between child and parent in the early years of life are so crucial to the child's psychological

Diego is nine years old curious, energetic, and never quite still. School can’t always contain his spark, and he’s often sent out of the classroom, left alone in a room. But it’s in those hours, surrounded by scraps of cardboard and discarded materials, that Diego begins to depict an inner world that is difficult to grasp: a stream of colors and shapes, expression of beauty and uneasiness. That world reflects another: th

Through declassified American archives relating to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) for the period 1947-1969, this project offers an iconographic journey exploring the visual and contextual documents that shaped the creation of a UFO-related imaginary. Stemming from military and government investigations (Sign, Grudge, Blue Book), these images embody a paradox: they are both traces of an elusive phenomenon and supports for a narrative that is beyond our comprehension. They capture in photographic form the st

It was love at first sight with Pelle di Lava and Chiara Indelicato. We already had the opportunity to enjoy the presentation of her book in the bookshop and to learn more about her practice and her commitment to bringing beauty and political and environmental awareness into dialogue.We couldn't be happier now that we will also be able to enjoy an exhibition of her work in the bookshop. Chiara Indelicato, photogra

Join us for the first edition of PhMuseum’s biennial event dedicated to photography and printed matter. 20+ publishers and bookshops, workshops, photobooks exhibitions, 40+ talks, PhMuseum 2025 Photobook Award live results announcement, PhMuseum Annual printed publication launch, 2 full days to meet people from the community, enjoy books, and the city of Bologna. Saturday October 11th, 11.30 am Book presentation: Piero Martinello and Piero Casentini, The Weight of the Word, published by FW:Books