Luigi is 82 years old. His son Giampiero is 15. Luigi was 67 when Giampiero was born ā an age at which most men are already grandfathers. By any conventional measure, this should be an unlikely relationship. These photographs suggests otherwise. Football is one of the things they share, a common language that belongs entirely to them, a space where the 67-year age gap simply doesn't exist. When they look at each other, in that exchange something private and completely unconditional is visible. Within My Father, My Son, Luigi and Giampiero represent a reminder that the bond between a father and son operates entirely outside the conventions of age, expectation, or circumstance. What matters is simply that they have each other.
Giampiero and Luigi. 2026
Luigi and Giampiero's relationship goes beyond the conventions of age.
These photographs were taken after Giampiero's football team won (3-0) in the final game of their Sunday league game.
By any conventional measure, this should be an unlikely relationship. These photographs suggests otherwise.
Luigi - "What I feel about my relationship with my son Giampiero it's very important and special to me because he is my last son born when I was already 67 years old and it's a blessing that I have and still receiving with his love and affection that gives me at my age which I am now 82 years old Giampiero he has a good heart and to see him growing as a young man it makes our relationship even more stronger"
Giampiero - "What I feel about my relationship with my dad is very special to me because he has been through every problem with me and every special moment with me and has guided me to be the person I am today and Iām really glad to have a father like him which is why our bond gets stronger with each day"
Giampiero and Luigi. 2026
Giampiero. Northholt rugby club, 2026.
Luigi. Northholt rugby club, 2026
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