Renzo Chiesa, Photographer of Music

One of the most iconic images in Italian music history: Lucio Dalla on the cover of his 1980 album Dalla, photographed by Renzo Chiesa. A wool hat, round glasses, and an upward gaze—this unforgettable shot became the center of a lengthy legal battle and is now the focus of Renzo Chiesa / Chiesa Renzo, a documentary by Paolo Boriani. Premiering on November 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Nuovo Cinema Aquila in Rome, as part of the Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF), the film takes viewers on a journey through music history, as seen through the lens of a photography master.

Renzo Chiesa’s iconic eye returns to the spotlight with Shot of Love, an unmissable exhibition opening on November 21 at 3:00 PM at Photosquare, Milan Malpensa Airport. As part of Milano Music Week, the exhibition celebrates the energy and intensity of music through Chiesa’s lens, capturing timeless moments of legendary artists. A visual journey that transforms photography into rock poetry.

Last March, Chiesa was also featured in an exhibition at Ian Art Gallery - Milan, an innovative phyrtual | phygital | clHub dedicated to art, culture, and spirituality.