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Francesco Ragusa - Forgotten places
From the 26th of January until the 18th of May 2008


Forgotten stones almost secret or on the contrary prominent silhouettes, in our region castle ruins are stringing out : Arconciel, Bossonens, Illens, Bellegarde, La Roche, Montsalvens, Pont-en-Ogoz. Surrendering to the fascination of these places, Francesco Ragusa, young up-and-coming photographer, has explored their facets for over a year. Passing from the grandeur of architecture to the calligraphy of invasive nature, capturing light atmosphere almost like a dream, 50 photographs are to be discovered at the castle of Gruyères. Note the evocative power of these images that give a new lease of life to the lost world of Knights.

Born in 1979 in Fribourg, Francesco Ragusa has sicilian origins. During a trip to the Cévennes in France he became aware of his vocation for photography. From that point on, he took part in different training courses, including at Yves Eigenmann and Primula Bosshard’s workshop. In 2006, he received a Grant of encouragement from the canton of Fribourg for his project “the workshop”. He regularly collaborates with the “Service des biens culturels” (department of cultural goods), helping in making an inventory of the cultural heritage. Francesco Ragusa, works and lives in Fribourg.