1977, is an Italian photographer and artist working primarily in black-and-white photography. Born in Perugia, Italy, he graduated in International Communications in 2002 and later moved to London, where he lives and works. His early experiences in the Italian countryside and his close observation of animals became an important foundation for his photographic practice.

Brunelli is known for a highly distinctive visual language characterized by strong contrasts, close proximity to his subjects, and the use of a vintage Miranda camera. Working predominantly in black and white, he has developed long-term projects centered on animals, cities, and self-portraiture. His photographs often combine elements of street photography, documentary observation, and a film noir sensibility.

Photobooks form a central part of his practice. Major publications include The Animals (2008; expanded edition 2016), Eternal London (2014; second edition 2016), Self Portraits (2016), New York (2020), Hamburg (2021), and Venice (2022). These books are based on extended photographic explorations of specific subjects and places, and have been accompanied by exhibitions at institutions including The Photographers’ Gallery, The Barbican Centre, The New Art Gallery Walsall, and Blue Sky Gallery in Portland.

His work has received several international awards, including the Sony World Photography Award, the Grand Prix at Fotofestiwal Łódź, and the Magenta Foundation’s Flash Forward Award. Photographs by Brunelli are held in collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Portland Art Museum, the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts, and The New Art Gallery Walsall.

Reference

Giacomo Brunelli, official website.

https://www.giacomobrunelli.com/bio/