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and a tongue-in-cheek reference to Naples’s rough reputation – Gregg moved around the city, building relationships with the community and shooting portraits, predominantly in the historical centre. “The way I work is very relaxed, I don’t have specific thematics in mind. I wander and follow my instincts, it’s very loose,” he tells AnOther. “I’m just showing the humanity of Naples. Not trying to sugarcoat things, I’m showing things how they are.
“Neapolitans are somewhat ostracised by the rest of Italy,” he continues. “Many don’t consider themselves Italians, it’s like a breakaway state – they speak their own dialect. You see it in the news, the way they’re portrayed, it’s totally false. Obviously, there are very real socio-economic issues, but it’s not the place it is portrayed to be.” Over the years Gregg has observed an economic and cultural shift in the city, as it moves away from tired stereotypes, and by extension, its image.
“It’s hard to talk about Naples as a foreigner. I have the chance to escape, so I’m in a position of privilege compared to those born into the system,” acknowledges Gregg, recognising that his unique position as a photographer is a point of potential contention. “I understand. Neapolitans feel as if their culture is being exploited – I can’t tell you how many photographers are shooting there now, compared to ten years ago – but I’m happy the city is prospering.
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