Il Malocchio

The evil eye is a curse causing bad luck and misfortune, as depicted by Italian photographer Andrea Simonato in his debut book Il Malocchio. He photographs the quiet villages of his home region of Vicenza in the Northern Italy, capturing the eerie atmosphere and hidden details that evoke a sense of longing and hope. Simonato's work in black and white helps him to abstract reality and explore the mysterious side of things.

Format: Hardback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Kult Books

According to ancient pagan beliefs, the "evil eye" is a curse that brings bad luck and misfortune. In his debut book, "Il Malocchio," Italian photographer Andrea Simonato portrays the tranquil villages of his home region of Vicenza in Northern Italy as being under the grip of this curse, resulting in decay and abandonment. During his leisurely walks through sleeping villages and their vacant buildings, dark woods, and resting groves, Simonato discovers extraordinary things in the seemingly ordinary surroundings. The work exudes a sense of longing and hope, creating a beautiful and poetic yet mysterious ode to a place called home.

When photographing, Simonato maintains an open mind to whatever he encounters. He seeks to capture the enigmatic character of his subjects, what they seem to be hiding rather than what they reveal. Using black and white photography helps him to abstract reality more easily, creating a parallel world that aligns with the narrative of the photographic work itself. "Il Malocchio" serves as a conceptual framework for Simonato's artistic exploration, as he has a natural inclination to delve into the mysterious aspects of life.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 165 x 238 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789198760606