Photography
La Capitale Sabauda: A New Collection of Art featuring Torino, Italy
Sep
If you have been following me for a while, you know that my goal is to search for the light that shines in every place I visit – to discover the beauty and soul of the place in the form of works of art. For this reason, as the date of my visit to Torino approached, I felt myself becoming more and more determined to try to capture the true essence of the city- to help shine a brighter light on Torino’s true beauty, and see and share the extraordinary amount of interesting things to see and experience there.
My full collection of art that I created from my experience in Torino contains 51 framed and matted works of art. The sheer amount of art that I was able to create from my trip to Torino alone should be a great indicator of how amazing Torino really is. In this post I go into detail about some of the highlights from my collection, but feel free to click here to see the full collection whenever you’re ready. I really hope you love it as much as I do.
No trip to Torino can go without addressing the “The Star of Torino” itself: the Mole Antonelliana. The iconic symbol of the city was originally conceived as a synagogue, but was later transformed into a museum, offering stunning views and a slice of cinematic history.
Fun fact: Standing tall at 167 meters, it’s the tallest museum in the world!
I am sure you understand what I mean when I tell you that the Mole Antonelliana is striking and I could have stared at it for hours. It’s not the first thing that I went to see up-close and personal, but considering it is the most famous monument in Torino I obviously took various pictures of it from a variety of angles:
A classic capture in Mole Antonelliana, a more creative view of the Mole reflected on the glass façade of a building in Reflective Perspective, and the Mole peeking at the end of a street in The Boy Who Chose To Dream.
The Boy Who Chose To Dream
Torino, Italy
Reflective Perspective
Torino, Italy
The Boy Who Chose To Dream
Torino, Italy
I went on to explore the widely known side of Torino: the industrial one. I found out how fascinating it can be by looking at it with the same eyes full of wonder of the people that long ago watched the city grow and flourish in the name of future and technology.
What is now deemed by many Italians ‘too gray’ or ‘sad’, is what once used to be a source of marvel and hope for the people of Torino. I tried to capture some shots that could celebrate this often disregarded side of the city, creating photos that look suspended between the past and the future.
The contrast between industrial modernity and antique splendor is what truly makes Torino unique. The imposingness of the antique buildings pairs unexpectedly well with power lines, tramway rails and wrought iron balconies as you can see in What Power Lines? and The Streets Of Turin.
Welcome To The Machine
Torino, Italy
What Power Lines
Torino, Italy
The Streets Of Turin
Torino, Italy
Torino has a quiet soul too. It offers plenty of places to escape the hustling and bustling of the city- one of them being the square of Piazza Castello.
In A Girl In Torino, I captured a shot of a girl biking through Piazza Castello in the quiet afternoon. It was a chance for me to slow down and really soak in all the good vibes of the city.
Another hub for rest and relaxation is the Po river banks area. In Po Vita we see a glimpse of life in this part of the city.
In my latest Torino blog post, I talk about a peaceful park route I came across during my stay. If you feel like this is your cup of tea, feel free to check it out!
A Girl In Torino
Torino, Italy
When it comes to architecture, Torino certainly keeps up with the rest of Italy’s major cities. In The Light That Shines we can see the façade of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Mary, with its delicate details, while in Riddle Me This the Basilica Mauriziana becomes a canvas for modern art instead.
With a giant question mark on top of it, the Basilica invites us to constantly question ourselves and our surroundings. Or maybe – Batman and the Riddler may be causing mischief somewhere ; )
In Sommeiler Grattoni Grandis the otherworldly sculpture of Piazza Statuto comes to life. The mountain of rocks is graced by the presence of four human-like figures that almost look real. Looking upon this work of art, I couldn’t help be feel thankful for my own vibrant and colorful life.
The Light That Shines
Torino, Italy
Riddle Me This
Torino, Italy
Sommeiler Grattoni Grandis
Torino, Italy
My goal for this collection of Torino was to share my understanding and appreciation of how inspiring and interesting Torino really is – and what makes Torino truly unique and worth visiting – or even considering as a nice place to live.
Click here to see the full collection <3
Whether you have visited Torino or not- I hope you can find a piece in this collection that speaks to you heart, that can warm up your home and help add to the mosaic of memories and stories of your life.
Cheers until next Time!
– Scott 😉
