This photographic journey through the colours and faces of the Indian subcontinent has been transformed into an exhibition not to be missed. The Historical Association of the Pordenone Workers’ Mutual Aid and Education Society invites you to this exhibition, which brings together glimpses, traditions and scenes from everyday life, offering a close-up look at the most authentic and profound essence of this fascinating land.
‘INDIA. Snapshots of Everyday Life – Contrasts, Spirituality and People’ is a free photography exhibition by photographer Patrizio Maniero, open to the public from 27 June to 26 July 2026 at Palazzo Gregoris in Pordenone.
The official opening will take place on Friday 26 June at 6.00 pm. The exhibition brings together a selection of photographs that capture everyday life, cultural traditions and people’s stories, offering a visual journey that highlights the stark contrasts and vibrant spirituality that characterise local life.
The event is organised with the support and under the patronage of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Municipality of Pordenone.
The photographer behind the photographs on display writes:
In March 2024, I visited India, travelling from the border with Pakistan to Varanasi, through the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Travelling independently, I was able to stop whenever and for as long as I wanted, which allowed me to get closer to the people and share some truly intense moments with them.
I would often stop and sit down to watch what was happening around me: when you’re immersed in such a unique world of contrasts, spirituality and glances, you can’t help but observe the people.
I was struck by their large eyes, always ready to offer a smile, as if seeking a deep connection that transcends cultural and age differences. I had the opportunity to exchange a few words under the pretext of finding out the names of the people I met; at other times, I could only catch a fleeting glimpse of their expressions. Each one, however, left a very strong impression on me, and I, in return, left them my heart.
Some of the images are dedicated to Varanasi, the sacred city par excellence: here, on the banks of the Ganges, spirituality takes the form of ritual. For Hindus, dying or being cremated in this place means breaking the cycle of rebirth. Amidst the smoke from the pyres and the chanting of the priests during the evening Ganga Aarti, one comes to understand India’s deepest contrast: that between life and death, experienced with a naturalness that seems incredible to us Westerners.
These photographs do not claim to explain India — an impossible task — but seek to convey the sensations of a journey. They are fragments of a mosaic created from dust, incense, sudden smiles and a profound dignity, etched on the faces of those who walk barefoot yet with their gaze turned towards the infinite.
I invite you to ‘wander’ through these photographs, not as spectators, but as fellow travellers.
Patrizio Maniero
An opportunity for photography enthusiasts, travellers or anyone who’s simply curious to immerse themselves in a culture dating back thousands of years.
To everyone
Free admission
Thursday: 20:30 - 22:30.
Friday: 16:00 - 19:00.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 - 12:30 / 16:00 - 19:00.
Dal 27 giugno al 26 luglio 2026 (Inaugurazione: venerdì 26 giugno ore 18:00)
Last updated: 29/06/2026 10:47
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