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Black and White Photography in Siracusa: How to Choose a Print

La più grande città del mondo antico rinasce come laboratorio di arte e luce

Black and white, seen up close

A black and white photograph is judged printed: the depth of the blacks, the range of greys and the paper change the image more than the subject does. In Siracusa the institutions to start from are Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo, Parco Archeologico della Neapolis; photography exhibitions are generally temporary, so check the calendar.

What to look at in a print

  • The blacks: they should be full, not dark grey. That only shows in person or in a good reproduction.
  • The paper: matte or gloss changes the contrast; always ask what it is printed on.
  • The edition: a numbered edition states how many copies exist. The guide to editions explains how to read it.
  • The light: black and white minds the wall colour less, but fears direct sun. See the conservation guide.

What we offer

The black and white photographs in our selection number 6, by 3 photographers, in 40 × 30 cm, at 65 €: signed, in editions of 25 with a certificate. They are contemporary images and do not portray Siracusa. For the full photography offer, colour and black and white, see the page on fine art photography in Siracusa and the photography price guide.

Art and artists of Siracusa

Where to see art

  • Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi
  • Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo
  • Parco Archeologico della Neapolis

Artists linked to the city

Antonello da Messina · Caravaggio

Further reading

Art for every budget

What the catalogue holds for Siracusa

The selection we curate holds 6 works by 3 artists, priced from 65 €. These are real figures, updated with the catalogue.

Available works
6
Price range
65 €
Median price
65 €
Artists
3

Available formats: 40 × 30 cm

Every work is signed and ships unframed, rolled in a tube.

After Siracusa, at home

What stays with you from a city is often a way of looking. The works on ArtMarket are artist-signed prints, numbered and sold with a certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see photography in Siracusa?+

The institutions to start from are Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo and Parco Archeologico della Neapolis; photography exhibitions are generally temporary.

How long does a print last?+

It depends on the paper, the inks and above all the light it hangs in. Away from direct sun and behind UV-filtering glass, a fine-art print lasts for decades.

What does a signed black and white photograph cost?+

In our selection 65 €, in 40 × 30 cm, in editions of 25 with a certificate.