His images are characterized by a strong theatrical aesthetic: every shot comes from the intimate exploration of a real story to which is related an accurate poetic and scenic research.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Pergolesi has also established himself as a skilled freelance photographer. His expertise in capturing compelling images extends to commercial, editorial, and fine art commissions, where she brings his unique perspective and artistic sensibility to create visually striking and impactful photographs.
He lives and works in Torino
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Divas - dog portraits. Villa della Regina. Torino
2023 Beware of the dog - catherine Edelman Gallery.Chicago
2022 Art director for la La Fabbrica del Mondo. Marco Paolini and Telmo Pievani. Rai tre
2019 Le Botin. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Torino
Tableaux. Catherine Edelman Gallery. Chicago
2016 Heroes. Catherine Edelman Gallery. Chicago
Room#1:Arianna. Vanny project space. Torino
2015 Heroes. The Others Art Fair. Galerie Huit. Torino
Wunderkammer III. Les Rencontres d’Arles. Galerie Huit. Arles
Ex Post. Pergolesi-Zanin. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Torino
2014 Heroes. Photofestival. Spaziofarini6 Gallery. Curated by Gigliola Foschi. Milano
Heroes, Margutta. Galleria Vittoria. Curated bySabine Oberti. Roma
2012 Ligne de démarcation. Philosophy Festival 2012. Curated by Marc Augé. Carpi
2011 Elements. Spazio_espanso. Roma
2010 Elements. 400metriquadri gallery. Ancona
2009 Attesa. La Fornace. Diviniversi. Maiolati Spontini
Attesa. Cave bianche Hotel. Diviniversi. Favignana
2005 Diari di Viaggio: Isola del Pigneto. Studio Iosseliani. Roma
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
2021Odissey. Villa Sanquirico. Torino. curated by Olga Gambari
O tempora o mores. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Torino
2020 Cave Canem. Photofestival. Spazio Omnia. Milano
2019 Approaches of abstaction. Patricia Conde Galeria. Ciudad de Mexico
Singulari Plurali. Galleria Valeria Bella. Milano
2018 Heroes. Griffin Museum of photography. Winchester (MA)
R3m3mb3r. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Torino
2017 Heroes. FotoInstanbul. Instanbul
Tableaux. Artist for excellence. Museo del Risorgimento. Torino
Heroes. Aipad, Art New York. Catherine Edelman Gallery. New York
2016 Heroes. Photolondon. Catherine Edelman Gallery. London
12 Hours Northern Light. Halsnoy Kloster. Norway
Heroes. Aipad. Catherine Edelman Gallery. New York
Heroes. Bologna Art Fair. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Bologna
2015 Heroes. Art Miami. Catherine Edelman Gallery. Miami
DiStanze. CBM Art Prize. Nod Galley. Prague
Heroes. Talent Prize. Museo Canonica. Roma
Heroes. Les Rencontres d’Arles. Galerie Huit. Julia de Bierre. Arles
Heroes. Bologna Art Fair. Riccardo Costantini Contemporary. Bologna
2014 Heroes. The Others Art Fair. Paola Sosio Contemporary. Torino
Between the lines. During Les Rencontres d’Arles. Artist in residence Galerie Huit. Arles
2013 Mimesis. Fotografia Europea. Gigliola Foschi. Varese
Prima Visione. Belvedere gallery. Elena Ceratti, G.R.I.N. Milano
2012 Zero-zero. Cortona on the move. Arianna Rinaldo. Cortona
2002 Sonrisas en la sombra. Fotomercé. Palau de la Virreina. Barcelona
AWARDS AND PUBBLICATIONS
2022 Artslife. " Il fotografo Francesco Pergolesi firma la direzione artistica di la Fabbrica del Mondo". Maria Teresa Cerretelli
2018 Arnold Newman prize. Third winner
2016“Miniature Heroes”. The Royal Photographic Society
Photo of the day. Pdn
“Quando l’arte è in bottega…”. Il Sole 24 h
“The last shopkeepers”. Slate
Heroes. Aesthetica Magazine
2015 Autofocus Prize. La Stampa
Talent Prize. Special prize. Inside Art
Halsnoy Kloster. Artist in residence
Bonatto Minella Prize. Finalist
The Telegraphe. Unexpected Encounters
Combat prize. Mention of the Jury
Photoespaña. Selection Descubrimientos. Madrid
2014 Portfolio Europa. Festival fotografia Europea. Reggio Emilia
2013 Prima Visione 2012. Selection G.R.I.N. Galleria Belvedere. Milan
2012 Fotografia in Viaggio. Selection off. Cortona on the move. Cortona
2011 Lens culture Fotofest. The Best Portfolios. Paris
2010 Eisa Maestro. The Best Italian Portfolios.
