Pappamusci: l'anima del rito.

The Soul of the Rite: an exclusive humanist photography workshop in Francavilla Fontana during Holy Week

From April 2 to 4, 2026, photographer Giuseppe Lanotte will lead an authorial photographic experience dedicated to the rituals of Holy Week, featuring very exclusive access to the private dressing of the Pappamusci. The workshop, limited to just 5 participants, diverges from conventional educational paths to embrace the philosophy of humanist photography. At the heart of the experience is not just the technical gesture, but the ability to remain invisible witnesses to a centuries-old rite.

Thanks to the collaboration with the historic Confraternity of the Carmine and its prior, Tony Turrisi, photographers will have the privilege of documenting the most intimate moments of preparation, typically closed to the public. One of the primary goals of the project is to allow participants to experience and appreciate the cultural heritage of the area in a slow and mindful manner. In an era of rapid image consumption, the workshop invites a meditative approach, where a deep understanding of tradition precedes the shot.

"My photography seeks silence and subtraction," says Lanotte, an internationally experienced photographer and curator of the project. "The aim is to teach how to see the soul of the ritual beyond the surface, working with deep blacks and a material post-production that restores the sacredness of these moments."

The event is part of the cultural programming of the "Santa Spazio Culturale – Yeahjasi Brindisi APS (ARCI circle)." The critical editing and review phase will take place in the spaces of the "Biblioteca del vicolo," where the photographs taken in the field will be analyzed and post-produced to create a coherent and profound portfolio.

The program also promotes an ethics of shooting based on absolute respect for places and people, as established by the "Charter of Respect" signed by each participant to safeguard the sacredness of the event and the trust granted by the Confraternity.

For more information on the program and registration methods:
Website: www.giuseppelanotte.com Contacts: lanottegiuseppe@gmail.com / 340 96 43 088.
Web: www.giuseppelanotte.com