Magical Lanterns. Photographs from the Valerio De Paolis Collection

The Museo Carlo Bilotti presents a fascinating collection of photographs from the Valerio De Paolis collection, dedicated to magic lanterns and the history of photography. These images testify to the evolution of projection techniques and the fascination exerted by luminous images long before the invention of cinema. The exhibited photographs reveal the richness of a collection patiently assembled, where each photograph tells a story of technical and artistic discovery. Magic lanterns, the ancestors of modern projectors, made projected images popular, creating the foundations of contemporary visual spectacle. This exhibition offers a journey through time, exploring the origins of our relationship to reproduced and projected images. A path that sheds light on the roots of modern visual culture and the persistence of the human desire to capture and share light.