From 22 February to 4 May 2025, the Mignon photography group celebrates 30 years of activity with a series of exhibitions in Padua, retracing its journey in humanist and documentary photography.
Founded in 1995, the collective has explored the relationship between man and the environment, drawing inspiration from the great masters of social photography, from the Farm Security Administration to the Photo League and the photojournalists of LIFE and Magnum.
Over time, Mignon has promoted meetings, courses and exhibitions, publishing over 30 books and taking its works to prestigious Italian and international venues.
For its 30th anniversary, in collaboration with the Municipality of Padua, it presents three exhibitions in symbolic locations in the city.
– Scuderie di Palazzo Moroni, via del Municipio 1
22 February to 6 April
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30-12:30 and 16-19
Jordan – A Tribute to the Jordanian People.
A photographic journey through Jordan, with images by Fatima Abbadi, Ferdinando Fasolo, Giovanni Garbo, Giampaolo Romagnosi and Davide Scapin.
– Sala della Gran Guardia, piazza dei Signori
22 February to 4 May
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
I recognise myself in the eyes of every stranger.
An exploration of human identity through street photography, with works by Fatima Abbadi, Ferdinando Fasolo, Alessandro Frasson, Giovanni Garbo, Mauro Minotto, Giampaolo Romagnosi and Davide Scapin.
(Entrance for persons with motor disabilities: to use the lift call + 39 049 8205051, during exhibition opening hours).
– Galleria Samonà, via Roma 57
22 February to 30 March
The exhibition is only visible from the outside thanks to special lighting.
30 MIGNON photography. Thirty years of passion.
A retrospective that recounts the artistic path of the collective, between research, experimentation and cultural commitment. Among the initiatives, also an exhibition dedicated to the American photographer Walter Rosenblum, whose work profoundly influenced Mignon since 1999, when the group curated one of his historic exhibitions in Padua.
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Information:
All exhibitions are free of charge.
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