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Whether you are developing a cultural project, planning an exhibition, documenting a territory or looking for a strategic cultural partner, I’d be pleased to hear about your work.
Current Exhibition
Mothers of Marmo Platano
OpenSpace APT, Palazzo dell’Annunziata
Matera, Italy
10 November – 10 December 2025
A long-form documentary project exploring maternal identity, domestic memory and cultural transformation across the Marmo Platano mountain region of Basilicata.
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Francesco Carvelli
Visual Anthropologist · Documentary Photographer · Cultural Strategist
I work at the intersection of photography, visual anthropology, cultural research and territorial strategy. My projects explore memory, identity, community life, inland territories and the cultural infrastructures that allow places to narrate themselves with dignity and long-term coherence.
Based between London and Basilicata, I collaborate with cultural institutions, municipalities, archives, communities, museums, universities, foundations and independent organisations.
Based between:
London, United Kingdom
Basilicata, Italy
Areas of Collaboration
I am available for selected cultural, institutional and documentary collaborations, particularly where research, visual storytelling and long-term territorial value need to work together.
Cultural Strategy
Strategic frameworks, narrative positioning, cultural planning and project development for institutions, territories and cultural organisations.
Visual Anthropology
Fieldwork, oral histories, visual research, community listening and documentary interpretation of places and cultural practices.
Documentary Projects
Photography, video, audio, exhibitions, publications and digital archives rooted in ethical representation and cultural sensitivity.
Territorial Research
Research-based storytelling for rural areas, inland territories, heritage sites and cultural landscapes undergoing change.
Public Engagement
Workshops, talks, guided encounters, participatory formats and public programmes designed around communities and institutions.
Exhibitions
Concept development, curatorial collaboration, installation narratives, exhibition materials and public-facing interpretation.
Contact Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of projects do you work on?
I work on cultural, documentary and territorial projects where research, visual storytelling, community engagement and strategic positioning need to operate together.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. My work has developed across Italy, the UK and international cultural contexts. I am particularly interested in projects that connect local identity with wider cultural and institutional conversations.
Can institutions commission research or documentation?
Yes. I collaborate with municipalities, cultural institutions, museums, universities, archives, foundations and community-based organisations on research, documentation, public programming and strategic cultural development.
How should I introduce a project?
Send a short description of the context, location, goals, timeframe, partners involved and what kind of support you are looking for. If useful, we can then schedule a short discovery call.
Let’s build something meaningful.
For cultural projects, documentary commissions, institutional collaborations and strategic conversations.