Disquieting Images exhibit in Milan

On October 19^th,  a fascinating exhibition opened at the Milan Triennale. The exhibit, called “Disquieting Images” features the works of a number of artists whose photos share   a decidedly critical outlook and have a visceral impact. Here you will find disturbing images of problematic content, such as pollution, gender, AIDS, the mafia, sadomasochism, war, drugs, transvestism, and many other social topics.

These photographs document life and death, erotica, illness and social and political problems that have rocked our world though out the twentieth century and continue to provoke. With a rich aesthetic diversity, the exhibition takes us closer to issues of social and emotional impact. Here is a brief introduction to two of the artists represented in this impressive display. Pieter Hugo: The South African photographer explores the lives of those who live on the margins of society. Known for his straightforward and provocative aesthetics, the artist turns his lens towards those parts of Africa that are usually hidden from view. He is always in search of the stark reality, without makeup or concessions to the viewer, and always shows us the brutal, honest and authentic side of Africa.

Diane Arbus: This legendary American photographer, one of the most important twentieth century wanted to show the “evil” and undercurrent of alienation present in our society through her work. She too, like Hugo, was attracted to marginalized individuals: circus folks, transvestites, dwarves and prostitutes who lived in many cases, the inverse of the American dream. We invite you to take a look at this interesting exhibition, which will also feature work from Letizia Battaglia, Nina Berman, Elena Dorfman, Donna Ferrato, Nan Goldin, Philip Jones Griffiths, Alfredo Jaar, Kohei Yoshiyuki, Sally Mann, Robert Mapplethorpe, Mary Ellen Mark, Richard Misrach, Michael Nichols, Paolo Pellegrin, Gilles Peress, Eugene Richards, Stephanie Sinclair, Brian Weil, Zalmai. Rent apartments in Milan and do not miss this great opportunity to see some of the most groundbreaking photographers of the twentieth century and present.

More information: http://www.triennale.org