Davide Monteleone

Davide Monteleone
Born1974 (age 51–52)
OccupationPhotographer

Davide Monteleone (born 1974) is an Italian visual artist, researcher, and National Geographic Fellow. His multidisciplinary work encompasses photography, visual journalism, writing, and interdisciplinary projects, focusing on themes such as geopolitics, geography, identity, data, and science.

Early life and education

Monteleone was born in Italy. He initially pursued engineering studies but later shifted his focus to photography and journalism, studying in the United States and the United Kingdom. He holds a Master's in art and politics from Goldsmiths, University of London.[citation needed]

Career

In 2000, Monteleone began his career, collaborating with various Italian and international publications. By the end of 2001, he moved to Moscow, where he resided until 2021, immersing himself in Russian culture and society. This experience significantly influenced his subsequent work, leading to the publication of his first book, Dusha ("Soul"), in 2007.

Monteleone has produced several monographs, including Red Thistle (2012), Spasibo (2013), and The April Theses (2017). His projects often explore complex narratives that merge visual storytelling with investigative research. In 2022, he released Sinomocene, a data-driven investigation into China's economic expansion, presented as both an exhibition and a book.

In 2024, Monteleone completed Critical Minerals—Geography of Energy, an exploration into the geopolitical and environmental stakes of energy transition resources, continuing his examination of climate and economic impacts on a global scale.

In 2013 Monteleone appeared in the series of 12 episode of "Fotografi" for Sky Arte.

Exhibitions and recognition

Monteleone's work has been featured in National Geographic, Time, and The New Yorker. His exhibitions have been shown in the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo,[citation needed] the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris, and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.

Awards and honours

Throughout his career, Monteleone has received numerous accolades, including:

Publications

Publications by Monteleone

Publications with contributions by Monteleone

Awards

Solo exhibitions

References

  1. ↑ "Davide Monteleone | World Press Photo". www.worldpressphoto.org. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
  2. ↑ "Premio Ponchielli 2006: Progetto segnalato: Davide Monteleone: C'era una volta CCCP Deprecated link archived 2014-05-17 at archive.today", Gruppo Redattori Iconografici Nazionale, February 2006. (in Italian) Accessed 17 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "2006, Davide Monteleone, 1st prize, Spot News stories", World Press Photo, 17 May 2011. Accessed 14 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Lucca Digital Photo Fest '07", UnDo.net, 24 November 2007. (in Italian) Accessed 17 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Risultati premio Bastianelli 2008 Archived 2014-05-17 at the Wayback Machine", PhotoRevolt, 10 June 2008. (in Italian) Accessed 17 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "2008, Davide Monteleone, 1st prize, General News stories", World Press Photo. Accessed 14 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Fringe of Empire", The Aftermath Project. Accessed 17 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Le prix Oscar Barnack 2009", photofloue.net, 12 January 2010. (in French) Accessed 14 May 2014.
  9. ↑ "Italiener Monteleone gewinnt bei Lumix-Fotofestival Archived 2014-05-15 at the Wayback Machine", Hannoversche Allgemeine, 20 June 2010. (in German). Accessed 14 May 2014.
  10. ↑ "Emerging Photographer Grant 2010 Recipient, Burn magazine, June 2010. Accessed 17 May 2014.
  11. ↑ "Galleries: Sony World Photographic 2010", Melbourne Herald Sun. Accessed 17 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Red Thistle", The Aftermath Project. Accessed 17 May 2014.
  13. ↑ "European Publishers Award geht an Davide Monteleone Archived 2014-05-12 at the Wayback Machine", freelens.com, 12 July 2011. (in German) Accessed 8 May 2014.
  14. ↑ "Davide Monteleone wins Follow Your Convictions grant Archived 2014-05-14 at the Wayback Machine", World Press Photo, 17 May 2011. Accessed 14 May 2014.
  15. ↑ "2011, Arts and Entertainment, 2nd prize singles, Davide Monteleone Archived 2014-05-14 at the Wayback Machine", World Press Photo. Accessed 14 May 2014.
  16. ↑ "Winners", Awakening World Award; archived by the Wayback Machine on 27 July 2013.
  17. ↑ "2012: Davide Monteleone: Chechen Republic Archived 2014-04-24 at the Wayback Machine", Fondation Carmignac. Accessed 13 May 2014.
  18. ↑ "Winners of the Seventieth Annual Pictures of the Year International Competition: Judged February 5 through February 26, 2013", POYi. Accessed 17 May 2014.
  19. ↑ "2019-2020 National Geographic Storytelling Fellows Announced". National Geographic Society Newsroom. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  20. ↑ "Davide Monteleone - LOBA". Davide Monteleone - LOBA. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  21. ↑ ""Les Rencontres de la Photographie" di Arles, niente Festival ma i premi restano". GQ Italia. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  22. ↑ d'Arles, Les Rencontres. "LOUIS ROEDERER DISCOVERY AWARD 2020". www.rencontres-arles.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.