James Bacchi

James Bacchi is a Palm Springs based photographer and Curator.

#inthesky is an inspired series of mobile photographs. Shot spontaneously, these images portray the volatile relationship between the sky and the urban landscape. Each image contrasts fleeting moments of beauty, strength and vulnerability. Muses for this ongoing series, which began in 2015, are San Francisco, Palm Springs, New York, Las Vegas, Rome, Venice, Paris and Budapest.

Bacchi is represented by Karyn Mannix Contemporary, South Hampton, NY and MRK Contemporary in Dubai, UAE. His photographs have been exhibited at the Piedmont Center for the Arts, Piedmont, CA, Arc Gallery and STUDIO Gallery in San Francisco, Kathryn Markel, Bridgehampton, NY and featured at RED DOT Miami – courtesy of Karyn Mannix Contemporary. Corporate Collections include: M&M Fine Art Services, Clifton, NJ, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, UBS Financial Services, Inc., San Francisco, CA, Bridgepoint, San Francisco and University High School Corporate Offices, San Francisco, CA. The photographer’s work is included in the Museo Italo Americano’s permanent collection.

Bacchi and select works from #inthesky have been featured by: Lens Culture, RARE MAGAZINE, BNW Magazine, The App Whisperer, BBC Culture Magazine, Only Mobile Magazine, FRAMES Magazine, SHOUT OUT LA, VOGUE (Spain) and Manhattan Arts International.

James Bacchi is a recipient of a 2021 Urban Photo Award, a Sheridan Prize For Art and a 2020 Independent Arts and Media Grant.

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NEW RELEASE - JAMES BACCHI - CELEBRATING MODERNISM WEEK PALM SPRINGS 2025

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of MODERNISM WEEK in Palm Springs, BORIS WALKS ALONE AGENCY is honored to present a striking new collection of photography by James Bacchi. A resident of Palm Springs, Bacchi is immersed in the very aesthetic that Modernism Week celebrates—surrounded by the timeless architecture, bold design, and storied history that define this iconic destination.

With his signature style of capturing “tension” from the ground up, Bacchi’s black-and-white imagery transforms architectural moments into dramatic, cinematic expressions. His deep connection to Palm Springs is evident in every frame, reflecting the beauty and energy of a city where mid-century modernism thrives.

This exclusive collection features 20 unforgettable photographs, each available in a limited edition of just 25 per image. These are not one-of-ones but carefully curated, highly sought-after pieces that offer collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of Bacchi’s modernist vision.

With availability strictly limited, this collection is destined to become a coveted part of any serious art collection. Secure your edition and celebrate the enduring legacy of modernism through Bacchi’s lens.

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