Palazzo Ripetta reveals itself through the lens of Aurelio Amendola: a dialogue between memory and contemporaneity, art, sculpture and space, narrated through light and matter.

The building is a five star hotel, owned by the Ginobbi Group, and located in via di Ripetta, just a short walk from Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish steps. The origins of Palazzo Ripetta date back to 1672, when it was commissioned by Pope Innocent XI as a conservatory for young women in need, known as the "Conservatorio della Divina Provvidenza". For over two centuries, the complex served an important social and religious function within the city, offering education and shelter. In the 1950s, the Ginobbi family assumed management of the property and became its owners. In the 1960s, with the support of architect Luigi Moretti, they transformed it into an elegant private residence. Following a meticulous conservative restoration completed in 2023, Palazzo Ripetta became a hotel featuring also works of art.

Exquisite traces of its past incarnations remain, which come to life through the gaze and black-and-white photographs of Aurelio Amendola. His photography transcends mere reproduction, becoming a poetic act that combines the sculptural and atmospheric, capturing the architectural and artistic allure of this unique place.

About The Author

Aurelio Amendola began his self-taught career in photography in the late 1950s. He is one of Italy's most elegant and prolific photographers, having taken portraits of many 20th-century artists, but he is particularly renowned for his photographs dedicated to Michelangelo.