Strada Santa Lucia te Napels, Italië 1864 - 1881

This is Giacomo Brogi's photographic view of the Strada Santa Lucia in Naples, Italy. The scene is dominated by the bustling port and the street that runs along the waterfront. It calls to mind a symbol of connectivity and transition—the harbor. Throughout history, harbors have been depicted as gateways to both opportunity and peril, mirroring humanity's restless spirit of exploration and trade. In classical antiquity, the harbor was viewed as a place of both commerce and cultural exchange; take, for instance, the port of Alexandria, a hub of intellectual activity. It is a powerful image; harbors touch on our deepest, collective memories, evoking subconscious feelings of anticipation and anxiety as we stand at the threshold of the unknown. Just as sailors embark on voyages, the human psyche ventures into uncharted territories, seeking new horizons while acknowledging the inherent uncertainties. Like the ebb and flow of the tides, the significance of the harbor has continually resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings.