Welcome to Alessandro Galantucci's website, which chronicles his photographic journey. Born in Bari, Italy, he currently lives in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Alessandro Galantucci is an Italian street photographer whose work is defined by a deep, long-term commitment to capturing the visceral human experience across Eastern Europe and the Near East. His practice is rooted in a fundamental belief in the emotional transparency of these regions: "People in Eastern Europe are not afraid to laugh or cry when they feel it," he observes. "Their sincerity is not found in other parts of Europe."

In an era defined by hyper-saturated digital imagery, Galantucci’s photographs stand as a stark, monochromatic defiance. Working almost exclusively in black and white, he employs a raw, high-contrast aesthetic that bridges traditional social realism with modern cinematic art. His work transcends mere documentation of cityscapes, focusing instead on the emotional resonance of the individuals within them.

Whether spotlighting marginalized figures, laborers, or children, he presents his subjects with a dignity that elevates them above their environment, earning him a reputation as a master of "mood" within the contemporary photography community. Galantucci’s technical approach is as deliberate as his subject matter. Descriptions of his work frequently use terms like "haunting," "timeless," and "profoundly human," reflecting his ability to capture universal emotions in specific local contexts.

A master of the Olympus Micro Four Thirds system, he frequently utilizes 17mm or 35mm equivalent lenses to remain physically and emotionally close to his subjects while maintaining a wide environmental context. His signature editing style—characterized by "crushed blacks"—eliminates peripheral distractions, compelling the viewer to confront the "soul" of the subject and transforming everyday encounters into almost mythological vignettes.

Based in Cluj-Napoca, Galantucci remains one of the most significant voices in contemporary social-realist photography. This collection serves as a definitive survey of his immersion into urban subcultures—not merely a compilation of frames, but a collaborative witness to the grit and beauty of human existence in the 21st century. His lens does not merely observe; it interrogates.

This specific body of work is maintained for archival and documentary purposes; currently, no images on this page are available for commercial sale or licensing.