Emanuele Scorcelletti’s “Elegia Fantastica” at the Leica Gallery Düsseldorf
From May 16 to July 26, 2025, the Leica Gallery Düsseldorf is presenting “Elegia Fantastica”, an impressive exhibition by the renowned photographer Emanuele Scorcelletti. The exhibition is an invitation to a photographic journey that is not only visually inspiring, but also emotionally moving – a quiet, elegant elegy in black and white. Scorcelletti, known for his impressive images from the world of celebrities, shows a more profound side to his work here. With “Elegia Fantastica”, he reflects on personal relationships with places and memories, concentrated in two groups of works: “Memories” and “Visions”.
Two cycles, one poetic composition
The “Memories” series shows contemplative moments of everyday life. The visual language is reminiscent of great masters such as Mario Giacomelli or Henri Cartier-Bresson. In “Visions”, Scorcelletti switches to a more abstract, light-flooded sphere, with deliberate blurring and minimalist expression. Photographed with the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) – without retouching, completely pure.
A work between intimacy and the universal
His Italian roots – his family comes from Marche and Friuli – run through his works. The places seem familiar and distant at the same time. A personal search for traces becomes a universal visual language. Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Artistic Director of the Leica Galleries, sums it up in a nutshell:
“He can simply do everything: whether it’s a grand staging, a finely observed moment or a seemingly random snapshot. The magnificent photographer Emanuele Scorcelletti always succeeds in telling a story that entices the viewer to linger longer. Although he loves variety, his style is unmistakable “
About the photographer
Emanuele Scorcelletti, born in Luxembourg in 1964, lives in Paris. After studying in Brussels, he worked for the Gamma agency for 20 years. In 2003, he won the World Press Photo Award in Cannes with a picture of Sharon Stone. In addition to celebrities, he also focuses on social issues, nature and the environment. His work has received numerous awards and has been exhibited in Munich and Salzburg, among other places.
Frames used
These impressive and emotional photographs are presented in Classic, wood 10, black oak, which particularly support the effect and give them the perfect stage to unfold. The exhibition can be visited until July 26. You can find the Leica Gallery Düsseldorf here: Kö Galerie, Königsallee 60, 40212 Düsseldorf