Marco La Conte

Marco La Conte is an Italian photographer and visual artist based in Milan. He has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and festivals around the world.

La Conte's work is characterized by its strong sense of composition and its ability to capture the beauty of everyday life. His photographs often feature a combination of natural elements such as light, color, and texture to create a unique atmosphere. He is particularly known for his street photography, which captures the energy and vibrancy of urban life.

La Conte's work has been exhibited at galleries in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the United States. He has also participated in several international photography festivals including Photolux Festival (Italy), PhotoEspaña (Spain), and Les Rencontres d'Arles (France). In addition to his photographic work, La Conte also teaches workshops on photography and digital imaging at various institutions throughout Europe.

La Conte's photographs have been featured in publications such as Vogue Italia, L'Uomo Vogue, GQ Italia, Marie Claire Italia, Elle Italia, Vanity Fair Italia, The New York Times Magazine Italy Edition, The Guardian Weekend Magazine UK Edition and many more. His work has also been featured in several books including Street Photography Now (Thames & Hudson) and Street Photography: A History (Reel Art Press).

In 2020 La Conte was awarded the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award for his series “The Invisible City” which explores the hidden beauty of everyday life in Milan. This series was also exhibited at the International Center of Photography in New York City.

La Conte continues to explore new ways to capture moments that are often overlooked or forgotten by society. His photographs are a testament to his passion for capturing beauty through light and composition.