What sets Listri apart is his ability to breathe life into interiors, making them appear vividly alive, as if they harbor untold stories waiting to be unveiled. His extraordinary eye for detail captures the essence of each space, revealing the hidden narratives behind their surfaces. As he explains, “It is purely a question of sensibility. The secret is in the light, which highlights the details. That’s why I definitely prefer to use natural light when possible.”

Listri’s photographs convey an almost deafening silence, as if time has frozen and humanity has momentarily vanished, leaving only the interiors as echoes of their lives, passions, art, and culture. This unique quality has earned him widespread acclaim and granted him access to some of the world’s most exclusive and historic locations, including the Vatican Museum in Rome and Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Reflecting on his work, Listri remarks:

When asked whether technique or intuition plays a greater role in his work, Listri emphasizes the irreplaceable value of intuition. “Intuition is something you cannot learn; it is your emotions, the way you look at your subject. Technique is just a tool we all have to master early in our careers.” He cites Piero della Francesca and Vermeer as his greatest influences, reflecting his deep admiration for their mastery of light and composition.

Listri believes that photography has no secrets and no strict rules. Drawing from Marcel Proust, he shares, “Acts of creativity do not have laws of precedence. It is an instinct, a great, obscure, and incomprehensible power that can never be repeated. Each occasion, each photo, is unique.”