Essere street photographer. Intervista a Simone Morelli, l’artista della lentezza
Simone Morelli, a street photographer born in Rome in 1987, discusses his slow, analog approach to photography in an interview with Artribune. He began after receiving a Praktica film camera as a gift in Sweden in 2012, and was captivated by the process of shooting and printing on film. Morelli describes his method as instinctive yet deliberate, often working on long-term projects that build a coherent visual narrative rather than seeking single 'beautiful' images. He cites Josef Koudelka as a key influence and emphasizes the importance of patience and reflection in an era dominated by fast, digital imagery.
This article matters because it champions a contemplative, tactile practice of street photography that stands in stark contrast to today's rapid-fire social media culture. By profiling Morelli, Artribune highlights a growing countercurrent among photographers who reject instant gratification in favor of a slower, more meaningful engagement with reality. The interview also revives Luigi Ghirri's philosophical warnings about images replacing lived experience, making a case for photography as a 'path of knowledge' rather than mere documentation.