Guido Guidi
author · photographer
Guido Guidi is a prominent Italian photographer known for his quiet, meditative studies of rural and suburban landscapes. Born in Cesena in 1940, Guidi initially trained as an architect and painter, influences that are evident in his compositional rigor and architectural sensitivity. His work often focuses on 'in-between' places—the everyday spaces that are frequently overlooked. He explores the relationship between the human presence and the environment, capturing the passage of time and the subtle textures of the Italian countryside and beyond. His photographic practice is characterized by a conceptual approach that interrogates the nature of seeing and the objective truth of the image.[1,2,3,4,6,7]
- rural landscapes
- suburban environments
- architectural studies
- neorealism
- conceptual photography
Books
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Varianti (Variations)€641.00
Works by Guido Guidi
- 1995 Varianti Variations Design by Guidi & Giorgio Camfto.
- A New Map of Italy A collection of photographs exploring the Italian landscape.
- 2014 Col tempo, 1956–2024
Exhibitions
- 2014 Guido Guidi
- 2023 Da Zero
- Di sguincio
Awards
- 2018 August Sander Award
References
- Guido Guidi (photographer). Wikipedia link
- Guido Guidi – Biography. LargeGlass link
- The World According to Guido Guidi. Aperture. 2026 link
- Guido Guidi. Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson. 2014 link
- Guido Guidi. Museum voor Fotografie. 2014 link
- A New Map of Italy (The Photographs of Guido Guidi). LensCulture link
- Guido Guidi: The Photographer Who Reminds Us That Truth Can Be Found in Shadow. Vogue. 2025 link
- Otto volte due. Imagebeeld Edition. 2022 link
- Guido Guidi: Varianti (Variations). Photo-Eye. 1995 link