Artist Index: Giacomelli, Mario

Untitled, from the series ”Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto”, 1961-1963. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 12,7 x 18 cm. Signed by the photographer in black ink in lower right corner; "Archivio Mario Giacomelli" certificate of authenticity written in ballpoint pen and signed by Simone Giacomelli on the verso.

Mario Giacomelli’s work Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto (1961-1963) is a seminal series capturing the playful yet contemplative lives of young seminarians, blending motion and stillness to reflect the tension between spiritual devotion and human yearning. Characterized by Giacomelli’s distinctive high-contrast black-and-white style, the series transforms everyday scenes into abstract, almost surreal compositions, highlighting his ability to transcend traditional documentary photography. – Top left corner slightly bumped, otherwise in excellent condition.

Image from the series "Zingari" (Gypsies). 1958/printed later. Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 29,8 x 39,5 cm. Signed by the photographer, photographer's Giacomelli Mario, Via Mastai 24, 60019 Senigallia (Italia), Tel. 071/60779 stamp and title stamp on the verso.

Traces of previous mounting on the verso, corners slightly bumped, a few small retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.

Lit.: Alistair Crawford. Mario Giacomelli. London 2001, ill. p. 267.