Conceptual photography, also known as conceptual art photography, is an art form in which the concept and idea take precedence and are considered as equal to the photographic technique and aesthetics. The aim is to express an idea or concept through photographic means to convey a certain message or statement. This can involve abstract concepts or political and social issues. In conceptual photography, the photographic technique can often be secondary as the idea and concept take center stage.
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Claudia Prontera is based in Italy and works under the nickname Alnilam. Astrophisicist with passion for photography and visual arts.
The body (devoid of any self-referential sign) makes itself cipher of all bodies, in its self-exploration it becomes archetype by forgetting its own subjectivity; it claims the extreme humiliation of...