Incontro con l’artista: Alessandro Vasapolli
Lecture
Associazione “A Regola d’Arte”

16th March 2024

The lecture “Incontro con l’artista: Alessandro Vasapolli,” organized by “A Regola d’Arte” Association, at Polo Lombroso in Turin (Italy), offered an in-depth exploration of Alessandro Vasapolli’s distinctive artistic research. Featuring insights from Vasapolli himself, alongside art historian and curator Francesco Lo Jacono, the session focused on the artist’s innovative approach to photography and its capacity to challenge established notions of perception and reality.

The discussion highlighted Vasapolli’s method of subverting the traditional role of the photographic medium. His practice involves direct manipulation of the camera’s internal mechanics and the photographic process in-camera, allowing for the creation of images that capture aspects of reality imperceptible to the human eye, without reliance on post-production. This methodology transforms the camera into a “non-human observer,” revealing a world beyond conventional sensory limits and prompting a re-evaluation of photographic documentation. The lecture underscored how Vasapolli’s work serves as a powerful means of exploring the intricate relationship between technology, visual perception, and the construction of meaning in art.