SPACES. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY FEDERICO NAEF
Photography exhibition by Federico Naef ‘Spaces’ features late artworks from the series Scapes, Footprints, Decay, and Forest. It explores natural objects and phenomena, as well as their intersection and relationship with the anthropogenic environment.
The profound meanings of each photograph spark a dialogue between the artist and a viewer, between nature and a human, between motion and stillness.
Exhibition 25 July - 21 August 2024
VERNISSAGE & Apéro 25 July 17:00-20:00
FINISSAGE & Apéro 20 August 17:30-20:00
Address: Clausiusstrasse 64, 8006 Zurich
Federico Naef (b. 1962), a photographer from Zurich, has mastered the art of developing and implementing innovative and creative ideas to achieve aesthetic and meaningful images.
Starting his career as a freelance assistant for various fashion photographers, Federico then worked as a paparazzo for several publishing houses. This experience allowed him to expand his range of competencies and refine his skills in press photography. He later created numerous works in fashion, beauty, and advertising, specializing in portraits, still lifes, and food photography. With his profound knowledge across various fields, he was appointed the photographer for the Zurich Opera Ballet.
Federico’s art focuses on societal tendencies, nature’s beauty, current events, and more, utilizing both digital and analogue photography. His distinguished work has earned him several accolades, including the ADC Gold for Amnesty International's "Not Here But Now" campaign and the “Keeper of the Flame” award.
Federico Naef has worked abroad in various world capitals and participated in international exhibitions. His commitment to continuous self-development has shaped him into the artist he is today.
Selected exhibitions:
2013 Parallax Art Fair London
2014 EWZ Selection Zurich
2014 Premio Arte Laguna Venedig (Finalist)
2014 Photobastei Zurich
2014 PHOTO 14 Zurich
2015 Photo Independent Los Angeles
2016 Artifact New York, solo exhibition
2016 PHOTO 16 Zurich
2016 Artist Corner/ACCA Gallery Los Angeles
2017 Photo LA
2018 Spirit Zurich
2024 RossArt Zurich
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