ZOI REPORTAGE
I want to Be a Model
Is a photographic exhibition that delves into the behind-the-scenes world of beauty pageants and the hard work and dedication it takes to become a fashion model. The exhibition features a series of black-and-white photographs taken during the provincial selections of various beauty contests, including New Model Today, Mister Italia, and Miss World.
These photographs offer a unique glimpse into the realities of the competitions that take place in municipalities and cities across Italy, capturing the intensity and emotion of the moments before, during, and after the fashion show.
The images were taken by Zoi photographer who had access to the backstage of these competitions, and provides an inside perspective of this industry, full of hopes and dreams. Held in public squares, each competition is judged by men and women from the fashion and entertainment industry. Only a select few will be able to realize their dreams of becoming a model.
This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in the fashion world and the hard work it takes to make it to the top.
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Rewarded competitors acceding the catwalk, Plagio club, Pratovecchio, 2010
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Jury carefully comply the model, Plagio club, Pratovecchio, 2010
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After dinner social network time
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Inciting the girls before the catwalk, Comacchio, 2011
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Push-ups with two girls on the back – Mister d’Italia contest, Chianacce, 2011
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Award ceremony, Mister d’Italia beauty contest
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Waiting call to the stage for a self presentation, beauty contest, Comacchio, 2011
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Hair dresser, bakstage beauty contest, Comacchio, 2013
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Chilling out time bakstage . beauty contest, Comacchio, 2011
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Make up artist at work, bakstage beauty contest, Comacchio, 2011
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Award ceremony, beauty contest, Comacchio, 2011
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Director call off award-winning to line up for the photos, beauty contest, Rome, 2011
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Delivery of the prize sash, contest beauty, Central Park club, Florence, 2011
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Interview to a potential candidate from the audience, beauty contest, Perugia, 2008.
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Mister and miss beauty contest – joking, talking and playing the contest is over, Firenze, 2010
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Competitors’ exposure, beauty contest, Vogue club, Rome, 2011