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DOGDOGS<\/strong> \u201cI take a lot of pictures of dogs because I like dogs, This famous quote by Elliott Erwitt<\/strong> encapsulates the essence of the exhibition that Sirmione<\/strong> dedicates to one of the great masters of 20th century photography and highlights his extraordinary ability to look at the world and life with great irony and at the same time with unsurpassed depth. After Martin Parr\u2019s iconic beaches in 2024, the city continues its important collaboration with the Magnum Photos<\/strong> agency, presenting the famous exhibition DOGDOGS <\/strong>by Elliott Erwitt<\/strong><\/p>\n DOGDOGS shows Elliott Erwitt<\/strong> through one of his most beloved and celebrated subjects, which he describes as follows: Born in France in 1928 and with a career spanning over 70 years spent traveling the world photographing, Erwitt has captured moments of everyday life and iconic characters with a unique touch and has devoted much attention to exploring the relationship between humans and animals. His photography is technically impeccable, but at the same time manages to speak to everyone’s heart, through images capable of touching anyone who observes them. Andr\u00e9a Holzherr<\/strong>, Global Cultural Director of Magnum Photos<\/strong>, comments:<\/p>\n “The special and timeless bond between people and their pets is what Elliott Erwitt has been able to immortalize in his images full of humor and lightness. Through playful scenes, he has revealed a deep understanding of the relationship that we humans share with our animal friends. In his images, the extraordinary technical and compositional mastery merges with the distinctive trait of his way of seeing the world.”<\/em><\/p>\n With an increasingly rich schedule of courses, awards and meetings, Sirmione<\/strong> confirms itself as the Garda home of photography and strengthens its collaboration with Magnum Photos<\/strong>, consolidating its role as a point of reference for the world of photography. The mayor<\/strong> of Sirmione<\/strong>, Luisa Lavelli<\/strong>, comments:<\/p>\n “We are very proud of the collaboration with Magnum Photos, a bond that year after year has allowed us to have great names in international photography in Sirmione. After Paolo Pellegrin, Cristina de Middell, Richard Kalvar and Martin Parr, our Sirmione home of photography opens its doors to a giant of the 20th century with his amusing and acute images that give us surprising reflections on our daily relationships with animals and on our own lives”.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cDogs are like people, only with more hair\u201d (Elliott Erwitt)<\/em> The visit to the exhibition is enriched by the possibility of seeing I Bark at Dogs<\/strong>, a film directed by Douglas Sloan<\/strong> that explores Erwitt\u2019s life and work, alternating moments of comedy and reflection, to provide an intimate portrait of the creative genius behind the camera.<\/p>\n Number of photographs 1946-2004: 80<\/strong> DOGDOGS: The Colophon<\/a>, Poster<\/a>, and Press kit (in Italian only)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Introduction to the exhibition and biographical note<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n DOGDOGS: Captions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Elliott Erwitt on Dogs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Douglas Sloan: biographical note<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Exhibition that comes, Exhibition that goes<\/a><\/strong>: the images of the installation<\/p>\n Off with the leash!<\/strong><\/a>: the photo gallery of the inauguration<\/p>\n DOGDOGS: Visitors’ Comments on the Exhibition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Dogs are like people, only with more hair<\/a><\/strong>: dogdogs’ video<\/p>\n
\nPhotographic exhibition by Elliott Erwitt<\/strong>
\nin collaboration with Magnum Photos<\/strong>
\nPalazzo Callas Exhibitions<\/em>
\nMarch 15 – July 13, 2025
\nOpening: Friday, March 14, 11:00<\/p>\n
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\nbecause they don\u2019t object to being photographed,
\nand because they don\u2019t ask for prints.\u201d
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\n\u201cDogs are honest. They don\u2019t pretend to be something they\u2019re not. They are what you see, and that\u2019s what I try to capture.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Great photography that speaks to everyone<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The special bond with Magnum Photos<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A tribute to the relationship between man and animal<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nThe Councilor for Tourism<\/strong>, Riccardo Genovesi<\/strong>, expressed his satisfaction with the exhibition and emphasized: “We live in ever closer contact with our four-legged friends with whom we share daily experiences, travels and adventures, so much so that even dogs have now become tourists in all respects! This exhibition is a tribute to their constant presence at our side. Elliott Erwitt’s photographs offer us the precious opportunity to explore with acute amusement the relationship between us and our dogs, giving us new perspectives and details that often escape our gaze.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n
A film to explore Erwitt\u2019s life and work<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u201cI BARK AT DOGS\u201d (2011) directed by Douglas Sloan (11min, 33s)<\/p>\n