Mimmo Jodice – Il Mediterraneo
Mimmo Jodice's photography on the antiquity and memory of the Mediterranean
About Mimmo Jodice a Matera
Jodice's Gaze on the Mediterranean
Among the most anticipated exhibitions in the program for Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026 is the exhibition dedicated to Mimmo Jodice, a Neapolitan photographer among the most important of the 20th century and an undisputed master of the gaze on antiquity. His work, built on suspended and silent images, investigates the antiquity and memory of the Mediterranean, conveying the sense of time that traverses places, ruins, and faces of Mediterranean civilizations.
Matera, Living Archive of the Mediterranean
The exhibition is part of the section "Stratificazioni: il tempo come archivio verticale" (Stratifications: time as a vertical archive), one of the four thematic directions of the "Terre Immerse" (Immersed Lands) 2026 program. In this context, Matera is interpreted as a living archive of Mediterranean civilizations: Jodice's photography ideally dialogues with the millennia-old stratification of the Sassi, a UNESCO heritage site, and with the deep history of the city.
A Tribute to Photography
The exhibition connects to the "Matera in the History of Photography" path, confirming the special bond between the city and photographic art. The event is promoted as part of the official program of Matera 2026, supported by the Municipality of Matera, the Region of Basilicata, and the Ministry of Culture.
Mimmo Jodice a Matera — edition 2026
In 2026, the major exhibition dedicated to Mimmo Jodice is at the heart of the Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue program, in the section "Stratificazioni: il tempo come archivio verticale" (Stratifications: time as a vertical archive). The exhibition presents the photographer's gaze on the antiquity and memory of the Mediterranean, in dialogue with the city of the Sassi, interpreted as a living archive of Mediterranean civilizations.
The exhibition is linked to the "Matera in the History of Photography" path and accompanies the public throughout the Mediterranean year, from March 20 to November 28, 2026.
Programme Mimmo Jodice a Matera 2026
The precise venue, opening hours, and schedule of collateral events for the exhibition will be published on the official channels of Matera 2026 and the Municipality of Matera.
The exhibition is structured around:
- Photographic Selection: works by Mimmo Jodice dedicated to the antiquity and memory of the Mediterranean;
- "Stratificazioni" Theme: time as a vertical archive of Mediterranean civilizations;
- Connection: "Matera in the History of Photography" path.
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Practical information — Mimmo Jodice a Matera
Practical Information
How to get there: Matera is reachable by car from the SS99 from Altamura or the SS7 from Taranto; the FAL station connects Matera to Bari. The nearest airport is Bari-Palese (about 65 km).
Tickets: venue, opening hours, and prices will be published on the official channels of Matera 2026.
Where to stay: Matera offers hotels, B&Bs, and charming accommodations located within the Sassi.
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