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Expatriate women finding a sense of belonging in Berlin, a city characterised by its international population and gentrification.

Tekst achterflap

Berlin is a city characterised by its international population and gentrification. Benedetta Ristori (IT) examines how contemporary society is defined by change and uncertainty, and shows how individuals, particularly expatriate women, find their identity and sense of belonging in a pre-existing urban fabric. Through intimate portraits taken in rigid urban spaces, Ristori captures the tension between these women’s freedom to reinvent themselves and their fleeting connection to the city. In parallel, Ristori’s project also focuses on the German Kleingärten (small gardens), which provide a refuge within the urban world. With 'You don’t need soil to grow', Ristori questions what it means to belong in an age where the only constant is change.

Slogan/Promotie

Berlin is a city characterised by its international population and gentrification. Benedetta Ristori (IT) examines how contemporary society is defined by change and uncertainty, and shows how individuals, particularly expatriate women, find their identity and sense of belonging in a pre-existing urban fabric. Through intimate portraits taken in rigid urban spaces, Ristori captures the tension between these women’s freedom to reinvent themselves and their fleeting connection to the city. In parallel, Ristori’s project also focuses on the German Kleingärten (small gardens), which provide a refuge within the urban world. With 'You don’t need soil to grow', Ristori questions what it means to belong in an age where the only constant is change.

Biografie

Benedetta Ristori (1988) is an Italian photographer based in Rome whose work focuses on the relationships between form and space. Ristori engages in both portrait and documentary photography, often focusing on sociological and territorial aspects. Her projects are typically long-term, allowing her to develop a thorough understanding of the environments and communities she photographs. Ristori’s work has been exhibited in both national and international venues. Notable exhibitions include those at Scuderie del Quirinale, Triennale Milano, Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, Galerie Binome in Paris, Plato Gallery in Prague, and Si Fest in Italy. Her photography has also been published in several prominent publications, such as Repubblica, VICE, Die Zeit, Forbes, and Vogue Italia.

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