The new episode of Artbox on Sky Arte, airing May 26, focuses on the exhibition "Luigi Ghirri. A series of dreams. Paesaggi visivi e paesaggi sonori" at the Musei Civici and Teatro Valli in Reggio Emilia, which explores the unique relationship between Luigi Ghirri's photography and music. The episode features curator Ilaria Campioli and Adele Ghirri, president of the Fondazione Luigi Ghirri and the artist's daughter. Additionally, Maria Vittoria Baravelli's segment "Invito al viaggio" examines female royalty through art, cinema, and fashion, and the program visits the Galleria d’Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi in Piacenza to discuss recent renovations by architect Piero Lissoni. The episode also includes a book review of "Histoire des galeries d’art en France" by Alice Ensabella.
This episode matters because it highlights how a major Italian photographer's work is being reinterpreted through the lens of music, deepening public understanding of Ghirri's legacy. The coverage on Sky Arte, a prominent platform, brings visibility to regional museums and exhibitions, while the segment on female royalty and the gallery renovation showcase broader cultural and institutional developments in Italy's art scene. The inclusion of a scholarly book on French galleries also connects Italian audiences to international art market history.