Double vision: a view of Florence past & present

A photographic exhibition by Amy Holmes George.

Double Vision: A View of Florence Past & Present is a Florentine rephotographic project based exclusively on the private collections of the world’s oldest photo archive, the Fratelli Alinari in Florence, Italy.
Retracing the steps of the Alinari photographers, George visited significant sites within the city of Florence, rephotographed them from the same point of view using today’s digital technology and then printed the images in platinum/palladium, paying homage to a historical photographic process employed during the time of the Alinari.

By pairing the original Alinari print from over a century ago with her current rephotographed version, the project offers a powerful statement of those things that change and also remain the same; a valuable visual contrast and comparison of the Florentine social life, architecture and cityscape as it once was and is now today. The apparent lack of change proved most impressive; a true testament to the Italian peoples’ commitment to preserving the integrity of their culture.

While her visual research and documentation are based in Florence, George believes that the project concepts are internationally applicable. Through this rephotographic project, the artist hopes to build more awareness of the environment by acknowledging our “footprint” and the power we possess to protect and preserve our place in history.

Closing reception with the artist: Thursday, June 24 at 6:30pm

SACI Gallery
Via Sant’Antonino 11, Firenze
Open Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-7 pm.