Discovery of the day: Mario Giacomelli Official Website
I’ve always loved the work of Giacomelli, whose grainy photographs are so utterly unique in the history of photography but barely known. His early pictures of the monks (taken in the 50’s and early 60’s) playing in the snow are almost a pure contrast of black & white, rendering them almost abstract while accentuating the subject matter at the same time. These monks are joyous, jubilant, and absolutely wonderful. The website has gathered Giacomelli’s entire work as well as his thoughts on photography (expressed through various interviews throughout his life), a real treasure trove.
