The exhibition “A Lati“, born from the collaboration between Tatiana Ramognino and photographer Marcello Campora, is an extraordinary journey intertwining art, identity, and social inclusion, promoted by the cooperative “Il Faggio” Onlus. At the heart of this project is Campora’s ability to make the invisible visible, transforming everyday moments into works that celebrate human dignity. Through his lens, the photographer captures the essential truth of his subjects, breaking down barriers and creating a space for reflection on the human condition. Campora’s images are not mere portraits but acts of love that defy conventions and invite viewers to look beyond appearances.
Supported by partners such as the Lions Host Club Savona and the Diocesan Caritas, “A_Lati” is hosted at the Diocesan Museum of Savona until December 3, with the hope of traveling beyond local boundaries to continue spreading its powerful message. Through his portrayal of humanity’s fragility and strength, Marcello Campora invites us to shift our perspective, teaching us that true beauty lies in truth and diversity. This project speaks to everyone and reminds us that art can be a powerful tool for inclusion, empathy, and understanding.
Each shot becomes a window into stories of resilience and inner complexity, an invitation to challenge stereotypes and prejudices. Rosita Bormida highlights how Campora’s photographic art pays homage to the beauty of imperfections, while curator Riccardo Zelatore describes the portraits as miniature novels that reveal the elegy of life and the strength of the human spirit. The photographs are moments of dialogue that bridge inner and outer worlds, as noted by Tatiana Ramognino, who emphasizes how Campora’s images become a bridge between differences, offering viewers the opportunity to see themselves in others’ expressions.
The exhibition takes its name from a symbolic work by Marco Ciarlo, a vase with a single wing, a perfect image to represent resilience and transformation, themes intertwined with the stories told by the photographs. Each of Campora’s images becomes a piece of a broader narrative, a mosaic that restores centrality to those often pushed to the margins. This ambitious work does not merely document but serves as a tool for change, encouraging reflection on human values and the need to overcome the stereotypes that confine individuals to labels and predefined roles.
