Massimo Vitali was born in Como, Italy, in 1944. He studied photography at the London College of Printing, in the 1970s initially working as a photojournalist, but at the beginning of the 1980s, a growing mistrust in the belief that photography had an absolute capacity to reproduce the subtleties of reality led to a change in his career path.
Vitali worked in cinematography for film and television before beginning a fine art practice in 1995. Over the next two decades, he would gain recognition for his highly detailed, epic-scale panoramas — sociopolitical observations of the natural habitat of humankind at leisure. Vitali’s iconic series of beach panoramas, captured from a distance with an elevated large-format camera platform, began in the light of drastic political changes in Italy.
Drawing inspiration from Renaissance and Old Flemish masters, in which the central space is fully exploited and the urban or natural landscape becomes the background, Vitali’s large-scale photographs grasp the viewer by capturing highly detailed observances of the recreational habitats of modern civilization.
Vitali’s work has been collected in six monographs: Beach and Disco, Natural Habitats, Landscapes With Figures, Swimming Pools, Short Stories and, in 2020, Entering A New World.
Additionally, Vitali’s work is represented in the world’s major museums, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, the Fonds national d'art contemporain in Paris, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris, the Fondation Cartier in Paris and the Museo Luigi Pecci in Prato.
Vitali lives and works in Lucca (Italy) and in Berlin (Germany).
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Massimo Vitali - Picnic Allee
By Massimo Vitali
Located in Paris, FR
Massimo Vitali – Picnic Allee Limited Edition (74/120), numbered and credited in ink artist's stamp on verso. Offset Photolithograph printed in 2006 on Royal Consort Paper by Steidl ...
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Massimo Vitali - Venezia San Marco - Offset Photolitograph - Limited Edition
By Massimo Vitali
Located in Paris, FR
Massimo Vitali - Venezia San Marco Offset Photolitograph (90x70 cm) from A Portfolio of Landscapes and Figures printed on Royal Consort Paper by Steidl Verlag for Brancolini Grimaldi...
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Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a road house Chef in Nikko, October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Japan". The museum quality fine art B&W print measures Height : 20.866 x Width : 15.994 inches. This includes the 0.787 inch white border The photograph will be signed and numbered . Japanese cuisine, also known as washoku, is characterized by its emphasis on seasonality, simplicity, and balance of flavors. It also places a strong emphasis on the appearance of dishes, with a focus on presentation. Sushi, ramen, and tempura are some of the most well-known Japanese dishes...
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Barbara Stanwyck
Located in London, GB
Original black and white studio photographic still used to advertise Warner Brother's leading lady, Barbara Stanwyck in the 1940s.
Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A unique photograph album in original grey card wrappers with the Ruhlmann name embossed on the front and the name of the client Monsieur Molinie also...
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Photograph Wall Decoration Moon on Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Photograph wall decoration Moon photography on glass.
Glass
$795
H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in
The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson by Michael Bush Hardcover Book NEW
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson by Michael Bush hardcover large coffee table book. New still wrapped. The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson is a fascinating look at...
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$900
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 2 in
Impressive Hand-Tinted Albumen Mammoth Plate Print of Basilica San Marco Venice
By Paolo Salviati
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Impressive Hand-Tinted Albumen Mammoth Plate Print of Basilica San Marco in Venice, circa 1880. Attributed to Paolo Salviati (1818-1894). Possibly the largest photographic image ...
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$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 23 in W 23 in D 0.02 in
Contemporary Photography by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography from the "Archeology of Future Ruins" series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. Edition: 1/8 Archival ink on Hahnemühle photo rag paper Measureme...
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Angel
Located in London, GB
Original US photographic black and white production still from the film Angel 1937 starring Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Melvyn the film was di...
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Framed and Signed Photograph of Buck Jones
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matted and framed photo of Buck Jones with note "Best Wishes Buck Jones and Silver." Period: Last half 19th century Origin: California Size: 5" x 7" frame 13" x 15" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black and white, films...
Art Glass
$1,500
H 23 in W 23 in D 0.02 in
Contemporary Photography "Portão 1" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography "Portão 1" (Gate 1) by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda. Edition: 1/8 Archival ink on Hahnemühle photo rag paper Measurements: 23 x 23 in Felipe...
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Steve Mc Queen Photography on Plexiglas
By Valérie Durand
Located in Paris, FR
Photography Steve Mc Queen on plexiglass. Limited Edition of six pieces. Made by Valerie Durand artist. Delivered with certificate.
Plexiglass
$675
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in
Joseph Woodson “Pops” Whitesell Silver Gelatin Large Format Photograph Ca. 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
Silver gelatin large format print by the New Orleans photographer Joseph Woodson “Pops” Whitesell. Entitled “Hoosier Pioneers” it depicts the matriarchs of his Indiana heritage, ca. ...
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Massimo Vitali "Riccione Diptych Left and Right"
By Massimo Vitali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massimo Vitali limited edition of 120. Typograhic prints on consort royal paper (heavy weight). Stamped and numbered on the back and part of a larger portfolio of images. Left and ri...
Massimo Vitali "Rosignano Dawn Diptych"
By Massimo Vitali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massimo Vitali limited edition of 120. Offset lithograph on consort royal paper (heavy weight) Stamped and numbered on the back. This image is of the morning after a rave on the beac...
Massimo Vitali "Antheor Viaduct"
By Massimo Vitali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massimo Vitali limited edition of 120. Offset lithograph on consort royal paper (heavy weight) Stamped and numbered on the back, AP 13/20. This image is of "Antheor Viaduct". Newly f...