Since 2015 · art & charity
The project
Animals in Black is devoted to protecting animals and nature, raising public awareness and funds.
In short
Animals in Black (AiB) is the Italian photography project founded in 2015 by Gian Luca Partengo. It brings together original photographs of real animals portrayed against a black background and their fine-art prints on Hahnemühle paper. 10% of each print’s value is allocated to conservation. Visit the official shop.
Founder and photographer
Gian Luca Partengo
Gian Luca Partengo was born in Turin in 1972. He came to photography in 2010 and, over time, developed a passion for black and white, refining a personal style that unites his love for nature and animals.
From this vision Animals in Black was born, a project into which he pours all his experience, creating a unique artistic genre. The message is clear: animals are real, they live on this planet together with us and deserve attention and respect.
The vision
Art and giving for species at risk
The extinction of animal species is a fragile and urgent matter. Animals in Black (AiB) began in 2015 as a small drop of hope in a stormy sea: a simple gesture, but strong enough to believe in.
All Animals in Black photographs were taken in wildlife parks across Northern Italy. The original location and background are not the subject of the story: the animal’s face, muzzle and posture remain at the centre. Each image is developed through an original post-production process created by Gian Luca Partengo, which isolates the subject against black and focuses its expression without altering its identity.
The purpose
The impact
10% of the value of every print is set aside and donated to WWF or other organisations committed to protecting animals and endangered species. The amount is calculated on the value of the products purchased, including VAT and excluding shipping costs.
donated to conservation
species portrayed since 2015