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Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri ETS participates in the 6th FIAF Regional Conference – Western Lombardy 2026

7 November 2026

The Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri ETS will participate as a guest at the 6th FIAF Regional Conference – Western Lombardy 2026, organised by FIAF (Italian Federation of Photographic Associations) in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Photography.

The event, aimed at photography enthusiasts, professionals and the wider public, represents an important opportunity to discuss contemporary photography, regional projects and the future prospects of visual culture.

At 11:30 a.m., as part of the official programme, “Gian Paolo Barbieri: Geographies of the Soul” will be presented by Emmanuele Randazzo, Vice President and Director of the Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri ETS.

The talk will retrace Gian Paolo Barbieri’s visual poetics and extraordinary artistic journey, exploring the profound connection between his photographic work, his aesthetic research and the many journeys that shaped his life and art. It will also offer a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Foundation’s mission to preserve, promote and share the cultural heritage of the Gian Paolo Barbieri Archive.

INFORMATION

📍 Italian Institute of Photography – Via Enrico Caviglia, 3 – Milan
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to all

🕝 PROGRAMME

  • 9:45 a.m. – Opening remarks and welcome
  • 10:00 a.m. – Presentation by Regional Coordinator Letizia Ronconi (Projects, Activities and Future Prospects)
  • Contributions by Michela Checchetto (FIAF National Board Member) and Raoul Iacometti (Agrosfera Ambassador)
  • 11:00 a.m. – Announcement of the Regional Photographer of the Year
  • 11:30 a.m. – “Gian Paolo Barbieri: Geographies of the Soul”, presented by Emmanuele Randazzo (Vice President and Director of the Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri ETS)
  • 12:30 p.m. – Closing remarks and farewell
  • 1:00 p.m. – Lunch and social gathering (reservation required; please contact Nerella on +39 346 8531871).

Contact and Information: letizia.ronconi@gmail.com | nerella.buggio@gmail.com