What is:
100 Stories of Nature: collective photography exhibition on biodiversity, in Molineddu, Ossi, province of Sassari, from February 27 to March 2. Exhibitions, guided tours, presentations, and workshops on photography and nature, discover the program!
Manifesto
Life on Earth is the result of continuous evolutionary processes that have enabled the development of an extraordinary biological variety.
Many species have gone extinct over time, while others, to survive numerous events accompanying these processes (cataclysms, collisions, glaciations, extreme temperatures, etc.), have adopted sophisticated systems to endure and adapt to these changing conditions. We are talking about more than 4.5 billion years. It is hard for most of us to grasp this time scale (humans have existed for about 300,000 years) and equally challenging to imagine how many powerful events occurred throughout this time. Today, we are more or less aware that the long history of life has led to the disappearance of many species—those less adaptable and more selective, evidently— but also to the ongoing survival and emergence of others.
No place on our Planet has been excluded: from desert lands to forests, from oceanic to lacustrine and river environments, from vast and small prairies to seemingly inhospitable habitats such as high peaks and the infinite icy expanses of the poles. Places that have hosted and continue to host an astonishing biological diversity.
We have a planet rich in biodiversity, much of which is still unknown. However, at an unprecedented speed compared to any past era, human activities are depleting a vast number of living species every day. Some have named this era "Anthropocene" due to the enormous impact of human activities on planetary balances.
In Italy alone, it is estimated that due to urbanization, we lose two square meters of soil per second.
We do not know what the near future holds: our behaviors can guide it toward the complete destruction of ecosystems or their preservation.
This exhibition is a small collection of photographs that tell stories of natural spaces —some around us and others more remote— still rich in biodiversity, resisting urbanization for now, and which we must protect. Landscapes, flora, and fauna… small fragments of a world still capable of astonishing us, if we know how to observe it.
Authors
Alessia Giovanardi, Aureliano Congiu, Daniela Ferrari, Daniele Petretto, Emanuele Zanlucchi, Fabio Ghisu, Federico Gobbi, Filippo Bergamaschi, Gabriele Espis, Giorgio Sanna, Irene Ollargiu, Lorenzo Rivella, Marco Corda, Massimiliano Cao, Monica Serra, Nicola Orempuller, Paolo Ghisu, Giovanni Pischedda, Riccardo Damini, Sergio Callai, Ugo Moser.
Curated by
Fabio Ghisu and Monica Serra.
Opening Ceremony
Thursday, February 27
at 6:30 PM
Exhibition presentation and guided tour
• Free entry •
Parco delle Arti Molineddu, Ossi (SS)
Exhibition Hours
Friday, February 28
from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
(Guided tours at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM)
Saturday, March 1
from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
(Guided tours at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM)
Sunday, March 2
from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
(Guided tours at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM)
• Free entry •
Parco delle Arti Molineddu, Ossi (SS)
Presentations
Friday, February 28 • 6:30 PM • Free entry
NARRATING:
Stories of Nature with Giovanni Pischedda
Let’s learn to listen to nature and narrate it through audiovisuals. A short journey into the world of animals, introducing techniques to find and closely observe our favorite species. Giovanni Pischedda—naturalist, Environmental Hiking Guide, and nature communicator—will guide us with videos and behind-the-scenes stories.
https://www.youtube.com/@sardegna360gradi
Saturday, March 1 • 6:30 PM • Free entry
ISLAND INHABITANTS:
Book presentation with the author Marco Corda. Images and life stories of Sardinian fauna
This publication aims to be more of an intimate and personal logbook than a simple book on fauna. The author dedicated significant time and energy to each protagonist of this intriguing journey. Sardinian mountains, marshes, forests, and steppes were an endless training ground for life. Living among their elusive inhabitants, such as golden eagles, mouflons, Eleonora’s falcons, wild boars, griffons, and many others, was a series of overwhelming emotions. Finally, capturing them in photographs was the greatest reward. As you turn the pages, you will read about days of freezing wind, scorching sun, heavy rain, and solitude—a long and incredible solitude in search of the dreamed image. Dozens of hides, not always comfortable or well-protected, built in the most inaccessible spots of his beloved land concealed him for countless days. Waiting for days, months, or entire seasons to achieve a single photograph. A collection of over a hundred unpublished images intertwined with the unbreakable thread of passion and determination. Along with the basic principles of animal ethology, directly observed in the field, you will find reports of stakeouts and memories of the early years of discoveries and explorations. Occasionally, chapters also feature what now belongs to the past: stories of men and birds of prey, love and hatred, shaman shepherds, and ingenious friars. Curious anecdotes, historical facts, and lived chronicles from past centuries. A unique and meticulous photographic work celebrating Sardinia’s biodiversity on every single page.
https://www.instagram.com/marcocorda_/
Photography Workshops
Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2 • from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM • Participation by reservation, cost 100 euros
PHOTOTHERAPY & INTEGRATED ARTS THERAPY WORKSHOP IN NATURE:
Creative exploration between nature, photography, and expressive arts with Monica Serra
The workshop aims to promote self-awareness, emotional healing, and creative expression using photography and art in a natural setting. Participants will explore their inner world through individual, pair, and group activities, fostering personal growth, connection with others and nature, and learning how to apply these tools in their daily lives.
Info and reservations: +393338307081 | https://www.monicaserrafotografia.it/
Saturday, March 1 • from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM • Participation by reservation, cost 50 euros
LONG EXPOSURES:
The art of capturing the flow of time with Emanuele Zanlucchi
When we talk about photography, most of us immediately think of something particularly fast, a snapshot capable of "freezing" a specific moment. But who says this "snapshot" must necessarily last a fraction of a second? It's a valid question because, contrary to the common idea that photography is just about moments, producing long-exposure images requires times ranging from a few seconds to several minutes. Photos obtained by extending exposure times show the world in ways our eyes cannot perceive. For example, it’s possible to "capture" the movement of clouds and waves.
For this reason, once printed or viewed on a screen, the images appear almost surreal, with a disorienting but extremely fascinating effect that is generally highly appreciated. Long exposures require time and patience, but the effort spent trying and retrying will be rewarded with truly breathtaking results!
Info and reservations: +393477927047 | https://www.instagram.com/ematrento/
Sunday, March 2 • from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Participation by reservation, cost 80 euros (including a flash diffuser)
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP:
From creating a flash diffuser to field techniques, with entomologist Nicola Orempuller
In the morning, we will conduct a workshop to create a flash diffuser, essential for photographing tiny fauna. Then, we will learn field techniques to achieve truly striking shots.
Info and reservations: +393208640504 | https://www.instagram.com/nicolaorempuller/
