OFF extends this mission into a dynamic experience—bringing photography into the streets, historic buildings, and cultural spaces of Ostuni.
Following the creation of Connect: Palm Springs Photo Festival and SNAP! Orlando Photo Festival, Hossein Farmani brings his vision to Italy with OFF!—a new international photography festival rooted in culture, creativity, and community.
Set against the timeless beauty of southern Italy, OFF! offers a unique environment where art and place become inseparable. White stone architecture, Mediterranean light, narrow historic streets, and centuries of history create a striking backdrop for contemporary visual expression.
Across the city of Ostuni, exhibitions unfold in galleries, courtyards, cultural spaces, and unexpected locations—transforming the city itself into an open photographic experience.
A place where photographers and audiences connect, ideas are exchanged, and photography is experienced beyond the frame.
The festival brings together emerging and established photographers from Puglia, across Italy, and around the world through exhibitions, workshops, talks, screenings, portfolio reviews, and community-driven events designed to inspire participation and dialogue.
More than an event, OFF! is a platform for discovery, education, and cultural exchange.