"Material Narratives: My Journey through Photobooks and Independent Publishing"

Francesco Rombaldi (Rome, Italy), curator and editor-in-chief of Yogurt, will explore the evolving role of photobooks and independent publishing in shaping contemporary photographic narratives. Through a reflective analysis of Rombaldi's own curatorial strategies, editorial design, and storytelling methodologies, this talk examines how materiality, sequencing, and interdisciplinary influences contribute to new visual discourses. Drawing on collaborations with artists such as Alba Zari and Francesco Zizola, the presentation highlights practical approaches to concept development, fieldwork, and dynamic layout design, positioning the photobook as both a creative and critical tool for cultural production. 

This lecture is part of the Pedagogy in Practice series presented by the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University and the D'Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies; sponsored by the Richard Nasti Fund for Italian Studies. 

Light refreshments will accompany the presentation.