The Saturday of Photography: presentation of The Expected Mother by Irene Alison
The Sabato della Fotografia concludes the 2023-24 season with a special event: the presentation of La madre attesa by Irene Alison. The author will tell the story of international adoption through images that document the journey of an adoptive mother and her little girl from Colombia to Rome.
The Expected Mother: An Emotional Journey
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April 14, 2025 - 14:37
The photographic book La madre attesa by Irene Alison deals with profound themes related to motherhood, in particular the postpartum crisis experienced by an adoptive mother. It is a journey of self-discovery and construction of a new identity, through images that tell the emotional and physical journey of Irene and little Lina Isabel.
Irene Alison: Journalist and Photographer
Irene Alison, a journalist and photo-consultant born in Naples in 1977, has dedicated her career to documentary photography and photography criticism. With La madre attesa, Irene shares with the public her personal experience of becoming a mother through adoption and the challenges she faced along the way. Among her most recent projects, Irene curates exhibitions and publications that explore the relationship between photography and identity, as in her upcoming essay Muse col Muso.
Experience and passion for photography
Irene Alison has a rich background in photography and writing, collaborating with important institutions and international magazines. Her work is characterized by the in-depth analysis of issues related to society and identity, with particular attention to the role of images in the telling of personal and universal stories. With The Expected Mother, Irene brings to light a delicate but universal theme, offering the public an intimate and authentic look at the path of becoming a mother in circumstances other than the traditional genetic bond.
Article published on May 15, 2024 - 12:07 pm
