N. 2 Palermo, porte Felice e foro italico c. 1893 - 1903

Giuseppe Incorpora captured “N. 2 Palermo, porte Felice e foro italico” with photography, against the backdrop of 19th-century Sicily. Incorpora, active during a time of significant social and political change in Italy, presents a view of Palermo that invites reflection on identity and place. The photograph captures a scene of everyday life, with figures populating the Foro Italico. The image hints at narratives of labor, leisure, and social class, all framed by the city's architecture and natural landscape. The composition invites us to consider who is seen and how they are represented. In this way, Incorpora’s work becomes a visual document of Sicilian society. Incorpora’s choice to document these scenes suggests a desire to capture the essence of Palermo. What we see may not only document a moment in time but also reflect the complex relationship between identity, place, and history.