Elio Luxardo’s “Corpi Nudi” (Nude Bodies) opens at Fondazione Nicola Del Roscio, promising a rare, expansive look at a photographer’s ongoing meditation on the human form. The exhibition situates Luxardo’s nude photography within a broader conversation about identity, culture, and era, and presents a comprehensive survey of his work that spans decades and geographies.
The venue for this ambitious project is Fondazione Nicola Del Roscio, located at Via F. Crispi 18 in Rome. The exhibition runs from September 17, 2025 to mid-January 2026. Admission is free, inviting a wide audience to engage with a rich visual exploration of embodiment and representation.
Elio Luxardo is renowned for his documentary and portrait photography, and “Corpi Nudi” positions the body as a site of intimate inquiry rather than spectacle. The show appears to be a broad survey of the photographer’s nude work, including pieces connected to Sorocaba and Milan, and touches from an influential early period around 1959. The project is framed as the most extensive Italian-Brazilian collaboration to date, offering a nuanced perspective on how nudity can be explored across different cultural contexts.
Visitors can expect a large, cohesive installation that traces a historical arc through Luxardo’s use of light, composition, and mood. The approach remains reflective and documentary in nature, prioritizing contemplative viewing over sensational imagery. The exhibit invites reflection on how the body has been portrayed across generations and regions, challenging viewers to consider the ethics and aesthetics of nude representation in documentary photography.
Photo credits: Fondazione Nicola Del Roscio
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