Photography School in Rome: Underground Exhibition

Poster for the photography event “UNDERGROUND: THE WORLD BELOW,” a group exhibition honoring Marco Pesaresi, curated by Fabio Renzi and Marco Sconocchia. At the center is an art photograph depicting a newlywed couple from behind as they walk along the platform at Canal Street Station in New York City. The poster features a black background with colorful lists of the photographers’ names. — “Photography is about sharing.” — The “Underground – The World Below” event at Daylight School: a photographic journey and a tribute to Marco Pesaresi.

Studying photography isn't just about learning technique. Anyone looking for information on photography schools in Rome knows that a photographer's true growth comes through observation, inspiration, and sharing.

It is in this spirit, rooted in visual culture, that Daylight School continues its month of in-depth exploration with an event open to all enthusiasts and professionals.

Photograph by Forrest Walker: a newlywed couple in the Canal Street subway station in New York. “Underground” exhibition at the Daylight School, a photography school in Rome. — Photograph by Forrest Walker in the New York subway. Work on display for the group exhibition “Underground” at the Daylight School, a photography school in Rome.

The Exhibition: “Underground – The World Below”

On Friday, May 29, our galleries will host the group exhibition “Underground – The World Below, ” an exhibition created to pay tribute to Rimini-based photographer Marco Pesaresi and his book of the same name, one week after the screening—organized in collaboration with the Nuovo Cinema Aquila—of the documentary dedicated to him: *Il Granchio Nudo*.

“Underground” is a seminal work of contemporary reportage, in which Pesaresi has documented the life, comings and goings, and atmosphere within the subway systems of ten global metropolises: New York, Tokyo, Kolkata, Paris, London, Milan, Moscow, Mexico City, Madrid, and Berlin.

A dialogue between established masters and emerging authors

Photography is about sharing. That is why this exhibition is conceived as a collective journey that explores the theme of “underground places”—a subject dear to Pesaresi—through the eyes of established photographers alongside emerging talents in the field.

The exhibition will feature works by: Lorenzo Castore, Aldo Feroce, Christian Reister, Efi Longinou, Hector Faya, Sunny Quintero, Giulia Pissagroia, Giuseppe Cardoni, Josh Endgoose, Alex Liverani, Tatsuo Suzuki, Forrest Walker, Federico Arcangeli, Martino Chiti, Diego Bardone, Michele Corleone, Julie Hrudovà, Fabio Renzi, and Marco Sconocchia.

Black-and-white photograph by Tatsuo Suzuki: a bustling crowd in the Tokyo subway. “Underground” exhibition at Daylight School, a photography school in Rome. — Urban chaos in a black-and-white photograph by Tatsuo Suzuki. The work is on display as part of the group exhibition “Underground” at Daylight School, a photography school in Rome.

Experience Photography in Rome: Event Details

Events like this are designed for those who love street photography and photojournalism, but also for anyone taking photography classes in Rome who wants to experience different approaches, styles, and perspectives firsthand—stepping out of the classroom to experience photography in print and through discussion.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 29, starting at 7:00 p.m. at our headquarters at Via Macerata 34/36. It will be an opportunity for visual and personal connection, in true Daylight School style.