The city presents structures from different architectural styles, including Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. Venice is often perceived as a city frozen in time, a place where history stands still, but Lorenzo’s images challenge that idea. He is fascinated by how architectural styles fade and transform, blending into one another over time. “For a long time now, Venice seems like it will disappear, but in the end, it is always there,” he says. “The architectural styles overlap without rules because each owner up to a century ago decided the changes independently. A lot of stylistic disorder has been created, but somehow, it all comes together into a harmonious whole of rare beauty.”

Lorenzo’s portrayal of Venice is an almost surreal experience — where time dissolves, and the viewer is left with the sensation of stepping into a dreamscape. His images suggest a city in flux, where every narrow canal and weathered facade tells a story of impermanence and resilience. In doing so, he not only documents the physical evolution of Venice but also invites a broader contemplation of how cultural and historical narratives are continuously rewritten by time and change — a reimagined Venice that is at once both nostalgic and visionary. Rather than seeking out the postcard-perfect Venice, Lorenzo searches for something deeper.

“I certainly don’t look for beautiful views of Venice because I take its beauty for granted,” he says. “I look for the soul of the city. Venice has many houses of poor construction next to magnificent palaces. I look at everything with the same love: poor or magnificent is irrelevant to me.”

His photographic language is fluid, ecstatic, and fleeting, mirroring the impermanence of Venice itself. “My idea of Venice is certainly impermanent because it is subject to evolution. It changes continuously and has no consistency over time,” he explains. The fog, a recurring presence in his images, plays a crucial role in shaping this perception. “January is the month in which Venice seduces me the most. These photos were all taken in January in fact. The fog enhances my perception of fleetingness and mutability because it modifies the vision of the architectural masses. It helps me to express my feelings for Venice beyond the physical.”

Color and light also contribute to this sense of fragility and resilience. “The chromatic tones and light in my images bring back my perception of this place as delicate and fragile, but also resilient. In my mind, I assign this identity to Venice, but I do not exclude that for others it could be different.”