Evolutions: Bruna Ginammi, with us since 2018 - Collective 18

NNC Gallery
Jan 28
5 min read

A series exploring the evolution of our artists over time and their current practice.

Introductory note

Bruna Ginammi has been part of NNC Gallery since 2018.When she joined the project, she was already an established mid-career photographer, with a clear and coherent practice. Over the years, her work has confirmed the expectations that initially led us to include her within the NNC Collectives.

NNC Gallery operates primarily through digital platforms and social media, adopting a model that differs from traditional physical galleries and from pay-to-publish or pay-to-exhibit systems. Our approach is based on long-term visibility, continuity, and the possibility of observing how artistic practices evolve over time within a shared public space.

This interview reflects on the development of Bruna Ginammi’s practice across these eight years. It focuses on how her work has progressively refined its pace, its visual language, and its relationship with the body, the landscape, and environmental concerns, while remaining consistent in its core research.

The questions address both personal and professional aspects, as well as broader reflections on photography and the contemporary art context. The answers offer insight into her current position and into the transformations that have taken place over time, without framing them as a starting point or an arrival, but as part of an ongoing artistic process.

Bruna Ginammi has been part of NNC Gallery since 2018, working with us for eight years.

This interview was conceived to share with collectors, curators, artists, and international readers where her photographic practice stands today, which transformations it has undergone, and which elements remain central to her research. It also aims to introduce her work to those who have recently joined and started following NNC Gallery.

Bruna Ginnami Portrait "Agricoltura intensiva" — Agricoltura intensiva Bruna Ginammi 2026 - **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

1. Where you are today

Where do you currently live and how would you describe your photographic practice today? How has your work evolved from 2018 until now, both conceptually and visually? What has remained central in your research, and what has changed over time?

I live in Milan. Today my photographic practice focuses mainly on self-portraiture, which I use as a tool for both personal and collective investigation. Through my body and my presence within the image, I address environmental issues, creating a dialogue between individual identity and the transformations of the landscape, as well as the fragilities of our time.

From 2018 to today, my work has evolved toward a more essential and conscious approach. Conceptually, my research has become more focused on the relationship between the body and its environment, while visually the images have become more restrained and deliberate. What has remained central is the use of photography as a space for reflection and self-questioning; what has changed is the pace of my practice, which is now slower and more attentive.

Bruna Ginnami by Aldo Galliano su NNC Gallery London Project Foto — Bruna Ginammi by Aldo Galliano su NNC Gallery London Project Foto

Bruna Ginnami by Gianfranco Candida su NNC Gallery London Project Foto — Bruna Ginammi by Gianfranco Candida su NNC Gallery London Project Vworld Europe

Am I sweetable? Series Il corpo delle identità. One of the works that led to Bruna’s selection. 2018

2. Artwork or project to feature

Please choose one recent photographic work or project that best represents your current practice.

Title: Glacier retreat

Year: July 2025

Dimensions: Variable format

Technique: Print on cotton paper

Ghiacciao Fellaria Bruna Ginnami - Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist. — Ghiacciao Fellaria Bruna Ginammi - **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

3. Photography and vision

How do you approach photography today? What role do time, observation, and intention play in your work? Do you feel your relationship with the photographic image has changed over the years?

My approach today is more essential. Time has always been a crucial element in my research, and it continues to be so: I observe more and photograph less. The act of waiting, of allowing images to take shape gradually, is an integral part of my process.

My relationship with the photographic image has not changed significantly over time, but it has matured. I am now more reflective and less impulsive, allowing intention and awareness to guide each image.

Bruna Ginnami in her studio, early documentation. - Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist. — Bruna Ginammi in her studio, early documentation. - **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

4. Audience and reception

How do people usually interact with your work? Do you feel the audience’s perception of photography has changed in recent years, especially in relation to digital platforms and social media?

People usually interact with my work in a quiet and attentive way. The images invite a slow form of viewing, encouraging reflection rather than immediate consumption. Viewers often project their own experiences and emotions onto the work, finding personal points of connection within the images.

I feel that the audience’s perception of photography has changed in recent years, especially through digital platforms and social media. Images are often consumed quickly and in large quantities, which can reduce the time dedicated to observation. For this reason, my work positions itself in contrast to this dynamic, asking for slowness, presence, and a more conscious relationship with the photographic image.

5. Contexts and circulation

In which contexts do you feel your work functions best today? What role do exhibitions, editorial projects, or collaborations play in your artistic path?

As always, my work functions best within exhibitions, where the physical presence of the images and their relationship with space allow for a deeper and more immersive experience. Museums are also an important context for my practice, as they provide the time, attention, and critical framework necessary for a layered and reflective engagement with the work.

At the same time, publications and online platforms play a significant role in extending the circulation of my projects and making them accessible beyond the exhibition space. Editorial projects and collaborations are essential to my artistic path, as they allow the work to evolve through dialogue, interpretation, and shared perspectives, opening it to new contexts and readings.

6. Photography as a personal practice

What does photography represent for you today on a personal level?

For me, photography remains a tool of research and resistance. It is a space where questioning, observation, and critical reflection can take place. The discourse around memory also remains central to my practice, as photography allows me to hold onto traces, experiences, and transformations that might otherwise disappear.

Through the photographic image, I continue to reflect on time, fragility, and presence, using the medium as a way to resist forgetting and to give form to both personal and collective narratives.

Disboscamento - Bruna Ginnami - Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist. — Disboscamento - Bruna Ginammi - **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

7. A thought for other artists

Based on your experience, what advice would you give to photographers or visual artists who are building their path today?

As always, I suggest never giving up. Persistence, patience, and a continuous commitment to your own vision are essential. Challenges and obstacles are part of the process, but maintaining dedication and curiosity allows your work to grow and evolve over time.

KOSMOS Series Bruna Ginnami - Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist. Plastic Bottle — **KOSMOS Series Bruna Ginammi**- **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

KOSMOS Series Bruna Ginnami - Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist. — **KOSMOS Series Bruna Ginammi** - **Image protected by copyright, courtesy of the artist.**

8. Why you make art today

After several years of practice, why do you continue to make art today?

I make art today, as I did yesterday, because it makes me feel alive. Creating, researching, and photographing allow me to connect deeply with the world and with myself, keeping curiosity and presence at the center of my life and practice.