Letizia Battaglia. Works 1970–2020
Following its presentations at the Château de Tours, Les Rencontres d’Arles and the Museo Civico San Domenico in Forlì, CAMERA presents a major exhibition dedicated to Letizia Battaglia. Curated by Walter Guadagnini, the exhibition brings together over 200 images and explores the life and work of the Sicilian photographer, highlighting her artistic vision and strong social and civic commitment. Alongside her iconic photographs of the Mafia years, the exhibition explores Palermo and Sicily through themes of identity, hardship, dignity, love, beauty and everyday life. It also features 22 magazines she collaborated with, founded or edited, as well as a documentary about her life. A catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
Letizia Battaglia. Quartiere Cala. La bambina con il pallone, Palermo, 1980 © Archivio Letizia Battaglia