Wall of Sound 20.0

Guido Harari's music photography in Monforte d'Alba

Wall of Sound 20.0 is the photography exhibition that, during the summer of 2026, transforms the Confraternita di Sant'Agostino in Monforte d'Alba into a gallery dedicated to music's greatest icons. The exhibition brings the work of Guido Harari—one of Italy's most prominent music photographers, who has lived in Alba since 2011 and founded the Wall of Sound Gallery—to the heart of the Langhe, in the province of Cuneo, southern Piedmont.

Twenty years of images at Monfortinjazz

The exhibition serves as a companion to the renowned Monfortinjazz festival, and in 2026 it takes on special significance: the "20.0" in the title marks twenty years since Harari's first exhibition in the village. The show engages in a dialogue with the festival's half-century history, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, weaving together the visual memory of artists who have graced the stage with the musical history of Monforte.

Portraits on display

The exhibition features intimate and iconic shots of rock, jazz, and pop legends. Many of the subjects were hosted and photographed during past editions of Monfortinjazz, creating a journey through decades of memorable concerts.

• Great international names captured by Harari throughout his career, from Bob Dylan to Paul McCartney, Lou Reed to Frank Zappa.
• Italian masters of singer-songwriting and jazz, including Paolo Conte and Vinicio Capossela.
• Contemporary jazz performers linked to the festival, such as Stefano Bollani, Paolo Fresu, and Wayne Shorter.

A unique setting in the Langhe

The Confraternita di Sant'Agostino is located in the historic center of Monforte d'Alba, a hilltop village overlooking the Barolo vineyards and nestled within the Langhe wine landscape. The exhibition is housed in this historic space next to the Auditorium Horszowski, the famous open-air amphitheater that hosts the festival's concerts, offering visitors an experience that blends music, photography, and the heritage of the Piedmontese territory.

An event for music and photography lovers

For fans of music and imagery, Wall of Sound 20.0 is a chance to relive half a century of musical culture through the eyes of an author who has documented its protagonists up close. A visit to the exhibition pairs naturally with the Monfortinjazz concert evenings, making Monforte d'Alba an exceptional destination for the Langhe's cultural summer.