Mario Tarantino
A still aesthetic of deep blacks and bright whites, transforming the mundane into marvellous.
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Archstract • 7 artworks
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This award winning, black and white architectural photo series, illustrates how everyday, innate structures [...]
This award winning, black and white architectural photo series, illustrates how everyday, innate structures through the cameras lens become ethereal, being transformed from ordinary to extraordinary.
Scapes • 9 artworks
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A black and white, fine art collection of minimalist landscape photography.
Scale of Space • 6 artworks
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This award winning, black and white, limited edition print series is made up of a collection of photographs [...]
This award winning, black and white, limited edition print series is made up of a collection of photographs taken in different countries.
The fine art photo collection features different styles of contemporary architecture. The use of silhouettes in each of the photos not only demonstrates scale but illustrates the interaction between man and the created structure.
The fine art photo collection features different styles of contemporary architecture. The use of silhouettes in each of the photos not only demonstrates scale but illustrates the interaction between man and the created structure.
A Future Past • 3 artworks
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This award winning, black and white, limited edition photo series is an expression of minimalism with [...]
This award winning, black and white, limited edition photo series is an expression of minimalism with its use of clean lines & negative space - together creating the collections outer-worldly narrative. One of the common themes found in the series is the use of silhouettes giving the edifice a sense of purpose beyond that of being only a monument.
The series is named, "A Future Past" due to the timeless essence the collection posses - a place and time in a distant future or an almost forgotten past.
The series is named, "A Future Past" due to the timeless essence the collection posses - a place and time in a distant future or an almost forgotten past.
Latest Artworks • 6 artworks
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Artist whose value has great potential for progression
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The artist's career is promising
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The artist has won prizes and awards
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The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
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The artist studied the arts through his academic studies
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The artist's works have been noticed by the editorial staff
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The artist participates in art shows and fairs
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Mario Tarantino expresses himself and his aesthetic mainly through monochromatic photography. His masterful use of minimalist compositions coupled with striking contrasts have come to define his work, earning himself numerous awards from internationally renowned institutions. His artwork has been featured in numerous publications such as Digital Photography Magazine, ND Magazine & others. Making use of camera filters, long exposures and working mostly in low light conditions, his low key imagery echoes futuristic narratives, radiating with the surreal and transporting the viewer to another reality.
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Nationality:
ITALY
- Date of birth : 1977
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Italian Artists
Ongoing and Upcoming art events
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Influences
Education
2015 - 2016
Berlin School of Photography
Berlin,
Germany
Artist value certified
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2024
Annual Photo Awards Honorable Mention Architecture Category
Worldwide Competition,
United States
2024
Refocus Black And White Photography Awards - Honorable Mentions Minimalism Category
United States
2024
Fine Art Photography Awards - Second Place Winner Street Photography Category
London,
United Kingdom
2023
Monochrome Photography Awards - Winner Photographer Of The Year Architecture Category
United Kingdom
2023
Refocus World Photo Annual Awards - Silver Second Place Winner Architecture Category
United States
2023
Refocus World Photo Annual Awards - Peoples Vote Award Winner Minimalism Category
United States
2023
Refocus World Photo Annual Awards - Peoples Vote Award Winner Architecture Category
United States
2023
London Photography Awards - Platinum Winner Architecture Exterior Category
London,
United Kingdom
2023
London Photography Awards - Gold Winner Black And White Fine Art Category
London,
United Kingdom
2023
Vienna International Photo Awards - Honourable Mention Black And White Category
Vienna,
Austria
2022
New York Photo Awards - Silver Winner Black And White Architecture Category
New York,
United States
2022
London Photography Awards - Honourable Mention Street Photography Category
London,
United Kingdom
Collective Expositions
2024
Marunouchi Photo Gallery - Tokyo International Photo Award Winners Exhibition
Tokyo,
Japan
2024
House Of Lucie Art Gallery
Budapest,
Hungary
2023
Blank Wall Gallery - Travel Exhibition
Athens,
Greece
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Latest News
All the latest news from contemporary artist Mario Tarantino
Added Jul 10, 2024
Caring For Your Print
Notes
Due to changes in temperature and humidity it is common for prints to have waves when unrolling for the first time. We advise your framer to dry-mount the work on an acid-free board using archival tissue and materials. This will ensure that the print will remain flat once it is framed.
Storage
The print should not be stored in the a tube for long periods of time. Handling works without proper care can increase the likelihood of fingerprints and kinks.
Framing
The print being fragile and should be taken directly to a framer where it can be professionally unrolled.
Added Dec 20, 2024
Refocus World Photo Annual Awards 2024 - People's Vote Winner - Minimalism Category
Still by Mario Tarantino
With entries from 60 countries, the 2024 World Photo Annual constituted our most diverse and expansive group of entrants yet and is a celebration of creativity, craft, and visual storytelling. Each winner embodies the distinctive spirit of photography, allowing viewers to revel in their mastery of the medium.
With that in mind, it is no small achievement that Mario Tarantino rose to the top of this extraordinarily talented group with his entry.
The tapestry of perspectives honored at this year's contester offers vulnerability, empathy, and raw emotion while being triumphant, exciting, and nothing short of awe inspiring. We are honored to have had the privilege of your work in this contest.
This year's esteemed panel of Budges included those from ACN Gews, Ietty Rmages, Phaidon Press, Rizzoli, and more.
Added Sep 10, 2024
Ninu Nina Artist Interviews - Exploring the World through his Lens - Mario Tarantino
Exploring the World through his Lens - Mario Tarantino Interview
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Added Aug 28, 2024
reFocus Awards Honors Mario Tarantino in its 2024 Black & White Photo Contest
The reFocus Awards has announced the winners of its 2024 Black & White Photo Contest.
Among the exceptional entrants from 49 countries, Mario Tarantino is among the top honorees at the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest.
From surreal portraits of the female body that challenge the typical nude form to conceptual, crisp, and sumptuous renderings of flowers that beg a second or third look, these images defy expectations. The honorees at this year's contest are exceptional examples of photography's power, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share these images with the world.
The reFocus Awards winners were chosen by an incredible panel of
judges, including Hary Dershorn, Deputy Director of Photography at ABC News.
Aaron St. Clair, Director of Editorial Content at Shutterstock, Casey Danrahan, Director of Hilman Contemporary, Daniel Melamud, Editor at Rizzoli and many more.
Please join us in congratulating Mario Tarantino for receiving the following honors at the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest:
Bronze Landscapes "Detached:
People’s Vote Award Minimalism "Detached"
Added Aug 5, 2024
A Future Past - The Making of...
A little more than two months of research and planning went into the creation of the Future Past series. The trip to the location could be referred to as an odyssey with 20 hours of flight time not taking into account the long airport transit times, which when added would bring the trip to approximately a day and a half of travel each way. That said it was more than worth it when light and lens align to create editions such as these.
This limited edition, black and white fine art print series is set against the brutalist and imposing backdrop of the Taal Monument situated in Southern Africa. Each one of the monochromatic images making up the collection posses a otherwordly ambience transporting the viewer to a different time and place.
The entire collection is an expression of the minimalism, with its use of clean lines, negative space and silhouettes demonstrating scale as well as bringing a human element to the ethereal architecural scapes.
This photo series went on to win the Refocus World Annual Photography Awards in the Minimalism Category as well as the Monochrome Photo Awards in the Architectural Category, as well as numerous other accolades and publications.
Added Jul 17, 2024
Scale of Space - The Making Of...
A lot of time spent in aeroplanes, a couple of lengthy airport transits, some long road trips, quite a bit of walking whilst carrying a couple of kilos in camera gear and a time period of three years culminated in the creation of the Scale of Space photo series.
This monochrome collection of photographs was taken over three different continents, namely the Iberian Peninsular, Italy and Southern Africa. A lot of time was spent pre-planning the production of each photo and even more was spent on crafting the images in post production.
From the maximalist, highly ornamented Baroque to the more linear forms of contemporary architecture, this collection of black and white photographs showcases a variety of architectural styles. One of the collection's recurring themes is the use of silhouettes, which not only serve to convey a sense of scale but as well as the relationship between peopole and the structures they build.
This photo series has gone on to win numerous international photography awards and publications in both photography magazines and art reviews.
Added Jul 16, 2024
What makes a Fine Art Print, A Fine Art Print ?
1. Paper
The paper, the paper, paper, each edition is printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a premium archival paper made in Germany. The artworks are giclée printed, using pigment inks with a master printer resulting in long lasting, museum quality prints.
2. Authenticity
All artworks form part of a limited edition either of ten or twenty. Once these artworks have been sold they cannot be reprinted. The artwork therefore maintains its market value and has the possibility to increase due to its rarity.
3. The Difference
A usual photographic print normally refers to chromogenic silver halide prints also known as C-Prints. These tend to have a glossy finish in comparison to fine art prints. The aesthetic qualities of a glossy finish with its reflective surface may not enhance the viewing experience of the print. The use of chromogenic materials along with the printing process results in darker shades and a saturated finish. Photographic prints are usually made use of when printing in bulk where a top-quality finish is not the primary concern.
Reviews and comments
Remarquable travail, Mario. Bravo.
Merci beaucoup Charles.
Mario Carissimo, è un piacere ritrovarti anche qui. Detto ciò, come sempre, non posso che farti i miei più stimati complimenti per tutte le tue opere.
Grazie mille Leonardo molto gentile.
Thank you very much Petra, I am happy you like it.
Sehr schöne Fotographien 👌🏼
Thank you very much Petra, I am happy you like it.
шикарно, поздравляю вас
gorgeous, congratulations
Thanks a lot Natalia, very kind of you !!!
шикарно, браво
gorgeous, bravo
Thank you so much Natalia, thrilled you like it.
очень привлекает такие композиции, этот минимализм и лаконичность. только важное ничего второстепенного
I am very attracted to such compositions, this minimalism and conciseness. only the important, nothing secondary
Thank you so much Natalia, hugely appreciate it !!!
Очень интересно и оригинально!!!! Поздравляю вас!!!!
Very interesting and original!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Thank you very much Natalia !!!
Grazie Mario per aver aggiunto il mio "Mea domina" alla tua bella collezione!
Di niente Antonio !!!
I'm completely captivated by Mario's work! His black and white architectural images are simply sublime. He manages to capture the beauty of structures with a minimalist approach that emphasizes lines, shapes and textures. Each photograph reveals a unique perspective, transforming ordinary buildings into works of art. Mario masters the art of contrast and light, giving his images incomparable depth and elegance. I highly recommend Mario to anyone looking for a talented photographer capable of sublimating architecture through the prism of black and white!
Jolie Photographie, j'aie le traitement 👏🏻
Merci beaucoup Jean Guy 🙏
Tante grazie Mario per l'ultima spassighjata inde a mo galleria è a scelta di "Rendez-vous secret d'automne" !
Salute di Corsica !
HUGE THANK YOU Veronika !!! 🙏
Thank you so much Veronika 🙏
opere stupende, raffinate, dovrebbero stare in una Galleria. Lei è un vero fotografo , infinita sensibilità artistica, complimenti
stupendous, refined works should be in a gallery. You are a true photographer, infinite artistic sensitivity, congratulations
Grazie mille Irvin, molto gentile da parte tua 🙏
Beautiful, elegant works. A subtle sense of composition.
Huge THANK YOU Maksym 🙏