Red Thistle captures a nuanced visual exploration of place and identity through Davide Monteleone’s contemplative photographic approach. The images focus on the interplay between environment and human presence, weaving themes of memory, history, and cultural complexity into the frame.

Monteleone’s work presents a careful examination of the spaces he inhabits, often revealing layers of conflict and resilience beneath the surface. The mood is reflective, emphasizing subtle details that evoke a sense of both endurance and transformation.

Published by Dewi Lewis in 2012, Red Thistle spans 128 pages, providing a compact yet profound journey through its subject matter in a carefully curated sequence.