Portfolio – Paolo Burlando Photography

Genius Loci

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:57:20 +0000

Can a picture unquestionably communicate the place where it was taken and, even more so, the unique spirit of that place? That place, which stands out in the form of emotion, light or protagonist of the portrayed scene?

This collection of pictures exhibited at the Leica Gallery in Constance in 2023 aims to capture the essence of a place and its inhabitants by what could be called the “Genius Loci” – the spirit of a place. In its contemporary meaning, this term indicates the ensemble of landscape, architecture, as well as social, and cultural habits, which are intimately related to the people that live in that place or shape it and, thus, uniquely characterise it. This can take the evidence of the light and landscape, or that of a trait of a local tradition, or a landmark, or a character that embodies the personality of thos living in that place. The exhibition offers a glimpse of the “Genius Loci” across many regions of the world spanning Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Despite the broad diversity of culture and environments, each place of the world exhibits its own spirit of place – a different “Genius Loci”.

Serendipitous Eye

Paolo Burlando — Mon, 24 May 2021 05:39:09 +0000

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Victims

Paolo Burlando — Mon, 24 May 2021 05:20:11 +0000

Silvesterchlausen

Paolo Burlando — Mon, 24 May 2021 04:53:03 +0000

Leonforte Easter Celebrations

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American Icons

Paolo Burlando — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:35:09 +0000

Is there a country that is more iconic than the United States of America?

They were (and still are) documented by the Masters of Photography, who offered their view of the multifaceted nature of the country. The few times I had a chance to travel across the country, I realised that, despite such a multifaceted and ever-changing nature, the USA are characterised by a sort of profound genetic imprinting that is repeatedly reflected in “American Icons”, which never change.

They provide timeless images of gorgeous natural and urban landscapes; of intense and profound patriotism often tied with wars but also celebrating the greatness of the nation; of the American dream of a society based on equal opportunities, which is conversely still affected by racial contradictions and ideological conflicts; of “landmarks”, be these a brand, or a building, or an institution, or the landing on the Moon, which every human being on Earth can recognise and name; of a bustling city life, which, however, ends up too often into a competitive society that leads to dramatic loneliness of individuals.

Timeless images of a great country that we see in movies portraying American society. Timeless “American Icons”, precisely.

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Portfolio – Paolo Burlando Photography

Genius Loci

01 – Széchenyi Bad, Budapest, Hungary (2010)

02 – Klauzál tér Markt, Budapest, Hungary (2012)

03 – Nagycsarnok Markt, Budapest, Hungary (2012)

04 – Szimpla Kert, Budapest, Hungary (2022)

05 – Zakynthos, Greece (2006)

06 – Marettimo, Italy (2008)

07 – Levanzo, Italy (2008)

08 – Leonforte, Italy (2009)

09 – Leonforte, Italy (2012)

10 – Piazza Duomo, Ragusa-Ibla, Italy (2009)

11 – Calle Larga Foscari, Venice, Italy (2004)

12 – Rue de la Gaité, Paris, France, (2012)

13 – Pont Neuf, Paris, France (2013)

14 – Montmartre, Paris, France (2012)

15 – Pont des Arts, Paris, France (2013)

16 – Centre Pompidou, Paris, France (2013)

17 – Praça da Ribeira, Porto, Portugal (2017)

18 – Bazar Rózyckiego, Warschau, Poland (2018)

19 – Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom (2014)

20 – Edinburgh, Scotland (2014)

21 – Silvesterchlausen, Waldstatt, Appenzell, Switzerland (2009)

22 – Silvesterchlausen, Urnäsch, Appenzell, Switzerland (2016)

23 – Silvesterchlausen, Urnäsch, Appenzell, Switzerland (2016)

24 – Landsgemeinde, Glarus, Switzerland (2007)

25 – Drottninggatan, Stockholm, Sweden (2014)

26 – Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, (2019)

27 – Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, (2019)

28 – Near Mullaghmore Head, Sligo County, Ireland (2015)

29 – Marina Bay, Singapore, Singapore (2012)

30 – Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore, Singapore (2011)

31 – Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore, Singapore (2011)

32 – Singapore, Singapore (2007)

33 – Serangoon Road, Singapore, Singapore (2014)

34 – Graham Street, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2017)

35 – Rahoe Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan (2017)

36 – Outside Jianguo Flower Market, Taipei, Taiwan (2017)

37 – Xinyi Anhe Road, Taipei, Taiwan (2017)

38 – Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore (2014)

39 – Kampung Melayu, Jakarta, Indonesia (2012)

40 – Kampung Melayu, Jakarta, Indonesia (2012)

41 – Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta, Indonesia (2012)

42 – Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand (2012)

43 – Tung Choi Street, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2017)

44 – Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2017)

45 – Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2017)

46 – Smithsonian Museum, Washington D.C., USA (2010)

47 – John Fitzgeral Kennedy Airport, New York, New York, USA (2000)

48 – Colorado, USA (2010)

49 – Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. (2010)

50 – New York Nets Stadium, New York, New York, USA (2010)

51 – Filbert Street, San Francisco, California, USA (2016)

52 – Denver, Colorado, USA (2010)

53 – Brooklyn Bridge, New York, New York, USA (2010)

54 – Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (2016)

55 – Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, USA (2010)

56 – Denver, Colorado, USA (2010)

57 – Raymer, Colorado, USA (2010)

58 – Prairies, Alberta, Canada (2016)

59 – Near Walden, Colorado, USA (2010)

60 – Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, USA (2010)

61 – Near Loveland, Colorado, USA (2010)

62 – Alcatraz, San Francisco, California, USA (2016)

63 – Union Square, San Francisco, California, USA (2016)

Serendipitous Eye

01 – Venice, Italy (April 2004)

02 – Zurich, Switzerland (December 2004)

03 – Chez Georges, Paris, France (October 2004)

04 – New York CIty, New York, USA (May 2000)

05 – Venice, Italy (April 2004)

06 – Ibla, Italy (April 2009)

07 – Zurich, Switzerland (May 2005)

08 – Genova., Italy (March 2005)

09 – Paris, France (October 2004)

10 – Genoa, Italy (March 2005)

11 – Villasimius, Italy (July 2005),

12 – Brussels, B elgium (March 2006)

13 – Zurich, Switzerland (November 2006)

14 – Zandvoort, The Netherlands (August 2008)