: Ghirri was fascinated by representations of reality, such as postcards, billboards, and miniatures. By photographing these, he blurred the line between the real and the fake. Notable Projects & Collaborations The Idea of Building - Matthew Marks Gallery
: His background in land surveying influenced his precise, symmetrical compositions. He used maps, blueprints, and charts as metaphors for how we perceive and "measure" the world. Luigi Ghirri
: He described taking pictures as a way to renew his sense of "stupor" or awe on a daily basis, looking at the world with the curiosity of an adolescent. : Ghirri was fascinated by representations of reality,