Picture of art display from the Rodney Smith Exhibition
Rodney Smith, Photography Between Real and Surreal
The Dreamlike Experience
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In October 2025, the Palazzo Roverella launched a temporary retrospective, celebrating the work of American photographer Rodney Smith.

Arranged in six ‘chapters,’ the exhibition featured examples of his work created between 1971 and 2014.

SERVICES

audio production
audio devices
temporary exhibition
service & support
language translations
UX/UI DESIGN

As visitors lost themselves in over one hundred of his beautifully composed yet hauntingly surreal images, our immersive audio guide allowed them to step deeper into his unique world.

We crafted an original Italian language narrative using his own words, – stories, and reflections that he regularly shared on his widely read blog.  These first-person insights were complemented by exclusive interviews with curator Anne Morin and Leslie Smolan, Executive Director of the Rodney Smith Estate.

It was important to us not to distract the visitor from the work on display, creating space for their imaginations to take flight, so we blended our storytelling with subtly evocative music and soundscapes – creating a playful, dreamlike, almost cinematic experience.

Our multimedia content not only offered a rare glimpse into the creative mind of one of America’s most iconic photographic talents but also paid tribute to his vision by mirroring his humorous, yet precise style.

“Thank you for the awesome work on this exhibit. The audioguide brought Rodney's life and work to life on a very deep level. It's a privilege to have such talented people share Rodney's talent.”

Leslie Smolan, Executive Director at Rodney Smith Ltd

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Petra Brinkhof

Petra Brinkhof
SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR