Rodney Smith — A Photography Exhibition of Elegance and Whimsy

More than 100 evocative photographs blending classic elegance with surreal humour, ideal for families and curious parents.

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text Enrico Fragale Esposito

 

The exhibition to keep on your radar is the solo-show of Rodney Smith, landing for the first time in Italy at Palazzo Roverella in Rovigo (October 4 2025–February 1 2026).
Why it’s great for kids & parents? Because Smith plays with the image like a shared dream: slightly magical worlds, elegant yet laced with gentle irony—perfect for sparking kids’ curiosity and inspiring adult admiration. His photographs—mostly black & white—are crafted with film and natural light, no digital retouching, giving them an authentic and pure charm.
The exhibition is divided into six thematic sections, exploring contrasts, lightness, weightlessness, suspended spaces, reflections… all elements that capture the imagination.

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Why you’ll love it

For parents: a lovely chance to go out with your kids, to show them that photography can be art, play, storytelling—not just smartphone pics.
For kids: “impossible” compositions, floating figures, strange spaces—they can spark creative thinking and visual exploration.
For both: a shared cultural outing in a relaxed atmosphere—not overly formal, yet special.

 

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