Matteo Ferrari - Automotive Monogamy

Automotive Monogamy is more than just a photography book: it is a portrait of the deep bond some people form with their cars, a connection that lasts for decades and spans generations. The project was born from the curiosity of Matteo Ferrari, an Italian photographer with over twenty years of experience and collaborations with international publications such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Marie Claire. In addition to commissioned work, Ferrari has developed personal projects and participated in more than 20 exhibitions worldwide. In 2014, he co-founded the independent gallery Gigantic in Milan and created Onde Nostre, a video project about surfing that has been internationally recognized and awarded. With Automotive Monogamy, Ferrari explores a form of "mechanical monogamy," documenting people who have chosen to remain loyal to their vehicles, aging alongside them and, page by page, giving them almost a soul. Each photograph becomes a small narrative of lived experiences, shared adventures, and the passage of time, revealing the intimate connection between human and machine. Ultimately, Automotive Monogamy also functions as a kind of anthropological study: it is not just about cars, but about the relationship between people and their most cherished objects, a silent dialogue woven from memories, affection, and mechanical devotion.