Simone Donati
Exhibition, Tearsheet
2015
Simone Donati
Exhibition, Tearsheet
2015
Rome, December 2013. On the stage 3 boxes resembling the "Tricolore" (tri-color, the name of the italian flag) at the end of the convention of "Nuovo Centro Destra" (new centre-right), the political movement founded by Angelino Alfano after the division from "Popolo della Libertà" (people of freedom) party of Silvio Berlusconi.
From the last years in power of Silvio Berlusconi until the rise of Matteo Renzi, “Circus” looks at a variety of events and situations in the Italian political scene between 2012 and 2015. An insight not only to the main political figures but also to the small happenings around Italy, for a behind the scenes of the supporters and their leaders.
The work, part of it done with photographer Gianni Cipriano on assignment for l’Espresso, aims at documenting the Italian political status of the past years, showing the scenario of the public life of the politicians and the reality connected to them: places, people, details, small circles and large institutions.
Science and Technology Park Kilometro Rosso, Bergamo, January 2013. The meeting for the presentation of the candidates of Scelta Civica for the parliamentary elections 2013 in support of Monti list. Mario Monti, Prime Minister and leader of the Scelta Civica, leaves the venue after the end of his speech.
Florence, February 2013. A moment of the meeting between Antonio Ingroia, magistrate and leader of the political party Rivoluzione Civile (Civil Revolution), with citizens at the Auditorium Flog.
Pistoia, January 2013. The "Tsunami Tour", the political campaign of the Movement 5 Stars, headed by comedian Beppe Grillo. Supporters of the Movement attend the speech of Beppe Grillo.
Florence, November 2012. Matteo Renzi, major of Florence, is seen during the press conference after his speech at Stazione Leopolda at the end of the 3 days convention organized in support of his candidacy for the primary elections of the Democratic Party.
Rome, May 2013. An event in support of the nomination of Ignazio Marino for mayor of Rome, held in Testaccio neighborhood.
Varese, Politeama Theatre, February 2013. The evening presentation of the candidates of the political party Lega Nord (Northern League) at the elections with the presence of the Secretary Roberto Maroni candidate for the presidential of the Region. Roberto Maroni playing on stage with his music band after a surprise prepared by the supporters.
Rome, October 2013. The sitting of the Senate, where the government chaired by Enrico Letta asks a confidence vote after threats of Silvio Berlusconi to leave the coalition. After an agitated morning the government gains a confidence vote, even with the support of the PDL.
Partinico (PA), Italy, 5th of June 2013. A studio assistant is seen inside the studios of TV7, for the live broadcasting of the confrontation between the 8 candidates for mayor of the city. The vote was part of the administrative elections for Sicilia region.
Rome, November 2013. A moment of the event in support of Silvio Berlusconi in Via del Plebiscito, under his Roman residence.
Rome, May 2014, Palazzo dei Congressi EUR. The rally with Silvio Berlusconi for the closure of the electoral campaign for the European elections 2014. The arrival of Silvio Berlusconi.
Catania, June 2013. During the event organized by Raffaele Stancanelli, candidate for mayor for the closing of the campaign in the Librino neighborhood.
Florence, Italy, December 2015. Mrs. Maria Giovanna Di Raimondo, who wanted to give a painting to the Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, is seen at the end of the convention at the Stazione Leopolda. The "Leopolda" convention is a 3 days event organized by Matteo Renzi which take place every year in Florence since 2010.
Rome, Italy, 16th of November 2013. A man is portrayed before the beginning of the first convention of the "Esercito di Silvio" (army of Silvio) movement at Orione theatre.
Torretta (PA), Italy, June 2013. The operations of counting the ballots in the polling station in the city school, for the election of the mayor. Salvo Gambino won with 50.84% of votes; the vote was part of the administrative elections for Sicilia region.
Priolo Gargallo (SR), June 2013. The interior of the election committee of a candidate for mayor of the city
A selection of the work was part of “La nostra Storia” exhibition at Vittoriano, Rome 2015. The show was curated by Tiziana Faraoni celebrating 60 years of Italy and of the world through the photos of L’Espresso magazine.
Publications on L’Espresso magazine, bw images by Gianni Cipriano.