Malecon, Havana

About Luigi Visconti

Luigi Visconti’s Havana Promenades series presents the Cuban capital almost devoid of people, but lively nonetheless. The photographer focuses on the city’s most striking elements: The pastel façades of the colonial buildings and the classic cars are splendidly colourful in these images. The artist captures the aura and anachronistic charm of the historical metropolis. Whether the subject is bathed in warm sunlight or set against the backdrop of a looming storm, Visconti masterfully combines light and shadow to emphasise the impressive architecture. From the time he was a young boy in Italy, Luigi Visconti showed an interest in photography. Inspired by the world’s various… Read more