Alessandro Gandolfi - Silence #1

Anechoic, from the Greek “priva di eco” (free of echo): thus entering Ferrara University’s ane­choic chamber in Italy is a mystical experience. The sound doesn’t propagate, you gradually lose your balance, and from initial euphoria you move to an unsettling sense of disorientation. Perhaps the ideal condition in which to perform a concert, as violinist Martina Monti is doing. This photograph comes from a photographic project dedicated to silence and has been published in various outlets, from the Italian La Repubblica to the French Revue XXI to National Geographic Italia, where it became the cover image for issue 5/2020.

The image is signed on the back and measures 30×40 cm. It is printed in a limited edition (25 copies) on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g/m² paper and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Alessandro Gandolfi is an Italian photographer and professional journalist. Interested in revealing the small and large changes of contemporary society, his reports have appeared in publications worldwide and have been exhibited in various international photo exhibitions and festivals. He has received international recognitions such as the Sony World Photography Award, the NPPA Best of Photojournalism, the POY - Pictures of the Year, and the PDN. Eight of his reports published in National Geographic Italia have earned the “Best Edit Award” as the best reportage published across the magazine’s various local editions. More information is available on his personal website.