As curators, our journey toward this exhibition began with a shared interest for the lifecycle of objects—their creation, use, and eventual discard. Throughout the process, we reflected on how objects, once deemed essential, are so easily discarded the moment they fail to fulfill their intended purpose. This failure often results in their exile from our lives, yet they are still present. This realization made us question the value systems we impose on the material world. Why does an object’s worth depend solely on its utility? What stories could these discarded objects tell if we saw them not as useless, but as full of potential?
By challenging their utility-based purpose, we aim to foster a space where discarded items can ‘live’ again—this time as bearers of meaning, imagination. The exhibition collectively becomes not only a site for reflection but also a speculative space for building a more thoughtful future. Through this reimagining, we hope to shift perspectives—from seeing failure as an end to seeing it as an opening for innovation and renewal.
To further expand our point of view, we decided with the LdM gallery staff to launch an Open Call for student artworks aimed at all LdM and LdM Marist students that wished to express themselves creatively on the topic.
Among the interesting proposals that we received, the jury selected 10 projects that are presented in the exhibition.
The artists Gina Bae, Tomo Borromeo, Aliyah Goldberg, Samuel Hromec, Girija Jhalani, Theodore Lance & Carlo Marshall, Gretta Lemke, Belis Ozbek, Lucia Rodriguez, Rylie Severino interpreted the topic through a variety of materials and techniques from video installation, collage, installation, sculpture, photography, jewelry and crochet.
During the process, selected artists shared some creative moments together, visiting artist studios and participating in a workshop where they created a collective installation out of objects that were meaningful to them. We believe that sharing and reusing ideas, experiences, and feelings is a way to reach new possibilities and expand our creativity.
Samuel Hromec and Belis Ozbek, artists/curators
Exhibition Dates: December 5th – December 13th, LdM Gallery, via de’ Pucci 4
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
Opening November 18th, from 10 AM to 1 PM LdM Gallery, Via de’ Pucci 4 After the opening, the exhibition will stay open until Thursday November 28th, Mon & Tue & Fri 4-7PM, Wed-Thur 10AM-2PM
The Luxor Statue Cache, found by chance in 1989, is one of the 20th century’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries. This exhibition presents the adventure through photographs, including images of Dr. Mohammad Al-Saghir, the archaeologist overseeing the discovery. On January 22, 1989, during routine cleaning at Luxor’s Amun temple, workers struck a stone base with a trowel, leading to the discovery of a statue base. Further excavation revealed a double statue pit, sparking interest in what might be hidden. The excavation, complicated by high underground water levels, unveiled 26 statues dating from the New Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Period. Scholars are divided on the pit’s purpose: some believe it stored replaced statues, while others suggest priests buried them for protection during times of conflict. Alongside statues, pottery jars were also found. After recovery, the statues were stored and displayed in an underground Luxor Museum wing, replicating the cache environment. The discovery, alongside the Avenue of the Sphinx, elevated Luxor’s significance, leading to its establishment as an independent governorate, separate from Qena. This find has enriched our understanding of Egyptian iconography and Luxor’s historic temple complex.
Mostafa Al-Saghir is the General Director of Karnak Temples and Avenue of Sphinxes at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. He is the director of many archaeological missions in Luxor. He is a member of the International Association of Egyptologists and the American Alliance of Museums. He started his career as an Egyptologist and Archaeologist for more than 25 years. He was the head of many projects of excavation, restoration and development mainly in Luxor, such as projects of Deir El-Medina, Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu, Queens Valley and Qurnet Murei. During his work at the Minister’s scientific office, he created Luxor Pass and Cairo Pass. At Karnak, he qualified the temple to be accessible for the disabled as well as developing the signage and visitors’ services. He was the representative of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on the project of Visual Identity of Luxor. He succeeded to complete the discovery of the Avenue of Sphinxes after 72 years of work and to make the official inauguration in November 2021.
Massimiliano Franci is an Associate Professor of Egyptology and Food Anthropology at CAMNES-LdM Institute. He was the secretary of the International Congress of Egyptologists, held in Florence in 2015. He participated in numerous international conferences and is the author of many scientific contributions, such as: “Rethinking Osiris (Rome 2021)” in collaboration with Salima Ikram (AUC) and Irene Morfini (CAMNES), and “The Stelae of Khentykhetjwn and the Ancient Egyptian Lexical Field of ‘The man, ages, and Kinship’: an invitation to an Anthropological Analysis (Cairo 2022)”. Among his recent projects is the development of new information technologies for the analysis of Egyptian artifacts in partnership with the CNR and the University of Florence.
Irene Morfini is an Egyptologist and Archaeologist. She graduated in Egyptology from both the University of Pisa in Italy and at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. In 2019 she obtained her PhD at the University of Leiden. She’s participated in numerous excavations in Italy since 2000 and in Egypt since 2007. Since 2013 she has been co-director of the Min Project in Luxor. She has been vice-president of the Canarian Association of Egyptology who carries out research and dissemination of knowledge in the field of the archaeological, historical and scientific heritage of ancient Egypt and has been developing cultural projects in Egypt, Cuba and Ghana since 2011. Since 2017 she has been part of the staff of CAMNES. From 2019 till 2022 she has been working in the field for the EU-funded project ‘Transforming the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’, for the National Museum of Antiquities of Leiden and for the Museo Egizio of Turin.
Valentina Santini is currently pursuing her PhD in Egyptology at the University of Birmingham. From 2016 to 2018, she worked at the Museo Egizio in Turin, where, among other responsibilities, she focused on disseminating scientific and academic data to the wider public. She is a member of the Editorial Board of SANEM, the series of scientific publications of CAMNES, and serves as one of the Specialist Editors of the Rosetta Journal. Currently, she is actively involved in the Egypopcult Project funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). Valentina has authored numerous scientific papers and published books for a broad audience, including titles like ‘Butehamon: A scuola di scrittura nell’antico Egitto’ (Sillabe) and ‘I segreti di Tutankhamon: Storia di un faraone tra mito e realtà’ (Longanesi). Her primary scientific interests revolve around the Amarna Age and private funerary beliefs during the New Kingdom.
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
LdM Gallery presents CARE for me! Herbarium the first chapter of a broader immersive art project by Tatiana Stadnichenko, dedicated to the exploration of the different ways of expressing care through the empathic energy of images.
The concept of caring/taking care has been present in Tatiana Stadnichenko’s works for several years and it originates from her deep desire of “alleviating the pain” of the body and the soul. This desire is, on the one hand, personal and intimate while, on the other hand, it has a collective and global nature: related to the world today profoundly wounded by violence and indifference.
Taking care (of someone or of oneself) is the greatest and most complex act of love that each of us can perform on a daily basis. It is also a cathartic moment that encourages a subtler and empathic communication. It is possible to express care in a myriad of ways: for this exhibition, the artist resorts to plants and medical herbs, for their ancient thaumaturgic power.
In traditional medical practices, the herbs get in contact with the human body, where they express their curative essence. With this artwork, Tatiana Stadnichenko proposes a metaphor of the same process: she gives the herbs to visitors through the images, visitors are in fact invited to interact with the artworks, communicate with them using all senses and interior channels. It is precisely this interaction that produces the “experience of care” designed for the soul.
CARE for me! Herbarium consists of two main art works, both featuring plants and medical herbs:(1) a selection of prints and (2) a video installation.
(1) With the prints, realized through the technique of gel printing, Tatiana Stadnichenko wishes to capture the energetic entity of each plant, fixing it on paper. This procedure has, first of all, a symbolic value for the artist: as it is the way for her to keep a sort of earthly connection with her motherland. At the same time, it’s precisely the plant’s “spirit” fixed on paper that is the active ingredient of the art project, the one that transmits the act of care to the visitors.
(2) In the second part of the exhibition there are a series of silk prints and a video installation: the video is projected on a white cloth, where the images flow downwards, following the rhythm of a contemplative sound. Through the images and the sound, visitors broaden their perception and therefore the reception of the act of care itself.
Protagonist of this part of the exhibition is the fern – present on the silk prints and printed on the installation’s cloth. Tatiana Stadnichenko has chosen to work with this prehistoric plant because it is known for its purifying power (by efficiently filtering the air in our interiors from pollution and fine dust). Moreover, in its many variations, fern, since ancient times, is a subject for myths and legends, symbolizing mystery and infinite knowledge. Associated with the celebration of Saint John’s Eve, in many European cultures, fern has often a transcendental meaning: it is believed to offer protection and connection to the Divine, to promote intuition, to harmonize and balance energetic fields, to symbolize spiritual growth and rebirth. Most likely, fern was the first piece of flora to which men and women directed their request “CARE for me!”
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
The LdM Gallery is pleased to present Sand Storms in Medio Mundi – Imaginatio Vera, a solo exhibition by Italian American multidisciplinary artist, Lisa Batacchi.
The artist presents the three tapestries created after a long process of travel, study and research that represent three phases of the development of the spirit.
The first piece created, Meditating on Earth, is woven in beige colors and introduces the concept of earth. Mother Earth, a feminine energy that governs nature. The artist created brocaded triangles, the vortices, or waves of a sand storm. One facing up to the North and one down South, they represent the eternal dance between good and evil, positive and negative, typical dichotomy for Zoroastrian religion, as if the opposite poles were ready to create movement that allows the energy to flow, but needed a final push.
The World Is so far Reversed draws our gaze to the centre, representing firm, masculine energy referring to the state of the world today, being on the edge of big changes.
The final work in the series, The Spirit Will Return to Us, which the artist executed herself in a time span of almost a year, has a centre, a northern star, the first tool of orientation for human beings., From the star in the middle, four tentacles extend, dividing the surface into four sections: two darker, representing terrain, and two lighter, representing the celestial. The four tentacles are forming an ancient symbol that represents the vital energy of the sun. The tentacles trigger the circular movement of vital energy.
The tapestries manually executed by Batacchi on a vertical loom show us the creation of color shades, shapes that represent the earth, the sky, ancient symbols such as the sun, the stars, the vortices of sand storms that are intertwined in the narration made up of thousands of yarns. The artist begins to create on one part of the tapestry and then resumes work on the other side, always keeping in mind the overall picture, the preparatory drawing, whose appearance she wants to reproduce. To create we need space and to have space sometimes we need to destroy, overturn, discover or reveal like the waves of the winds that blow during sandstorms do. And when the storm calms down, when the work is done we can see the harmony that arises from the chaos – we have arrived at the Imaginatio Vera, interworld between the sensible and the intelligible, a place that existed in ancient Persia and the disappearance of which led to the catastrophe of the spirit. Perhaps being able to enter the Imaginatio Vera again means discovering the possible space from which to begin to change the destiny of the world?
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
Student Testimonials from the International marketing class:
The experience at the exhibition today was transformative in establishing a broader perspective of the concepts and something I really enjoyed. Specifically, the aspect of dichotomies particularly intrigued me. I enjoyed seeing the intricate textures and designs that were featured on the tapestries. The arrow indicating the duality of life was quite interesting. In life, something good can be undone very quickly and turn bad, as exemplified via sandstorms. For instance, a sandcastle being built on a beach for hours only to be destroyed in seconds by one powerful wave. I felt several feelings throughout the exhibit, such as curiosity and confusion. It made me reflect on nature and how several of its processes are the opposite of each other, such as water having the ability to put out fire. The element of sustainability resonated well with me, it reminded me that elements in nature can be recycled and move from one form to another. Sustainability is very important in today’s society, and I am glad that the exhibition made this an element of focus and importance. Nicole
I thought that the exhibition was really interesting, especially how it used different tapestries to show the similarities and differences between masculinity and femininity and how each was represented. It was extremely interesting for example the difference between the positives and negatives. I liked how it showed personal growth and how it didn’t have one strict meaning but how it was up for your interpretation. The sustainability aspect was also intriguing due to the use of raw silk that was barely dyed or touched but was just straight from nature. I think it’s important nowadays to keep in mind what artists are using and make sure that they are not worsening the conditions of the earth but that they can create using natural resources. Giada
“The most prominent feeling I felt was peace, the colors, the texture, the patterns and the atmosphere of the exhibition made me feel calm, also I think it is very congruent that this Sand Storms in Medio Mundi art wants to transmit something spiritual”. Ximena
“(…) I felt a sort of peace when looking at her art and had many thoughts of how much patience and time this took the artist and how she is trying to portray that in her art because it is a simple but beautiful piece of art. Sustainability resonated with me because it was a piece that took a lot of time and spoke with a sandy and peaceful look.” Kira
“I greatly appreciated the opportunity to enjoy the Gallery and the artists’ tapestry work. To begin, I thought the tapestry medium was very interesting. It was my first time getting to experience that kind of art and I would like to explore more series that utilize that kind of art. Diving deeper into the art itself, I thought it was an important message to be sharing regarding the spirituality of the world. I found parallels with other religious beliefs such as the Yin and Yang. After being able to view the art, I found myself revisiting some spiritual questions that I had previously abandoned. Lastly, the artist’s careful selection of silk shows that she is valuing sustainability. Additionally, her attempts to revive a dying art is in itself a practice of sustainability”. Kane
“I feel inspired to put more energy into my spiritual journey and practice to reach a level of more enlightenment. I had a first wave of awakening back in my junior year of high school and I always continue to practice – though there are moments of more effort than not – and maybe I should learn to treat every day with the same dedication to myself and my spirituality”. Hailey
“I thoroughly enjoyed this exhibition as well as the execution of the concept. Witnessing an Italian perspective and interpretation of such an ancient philology was fascinating. The duality of spiritual beliefs rooted in Zoroastrianism is universal and very separate from Islam, and I believe that introducing these concepts to the Western mindset, especially for Italians, through art like this is a beautiful act of globalization and connecting people through the barriers of cross-cultural communication. I felt touched by the exhibition, I could feel the appreciation behind the artist for this belief system that is currently underrepresented and it encouraged me to educate myself on these concepts more deeply”. Aishah
Student Testimonials from the Principles of Marketing class:
My overall impression on the experience was good. I think the tapestries were impressive and they progressed in a good way that you could see the journey. I do wish we could have a little more insight into what some of the things on the tapestry meant. I understand it has a desert feel to it, but I was not quite sure what to look for exactly or what the message being sent was. That leads me into my emotions or feelings, which at first was confusion. I didn’t really understand the feminine / masculine aspects of the tapestries, and I still am not sure what the colors were supposed to represent. The one interpretation that I came up with by myself was that it represents the roller coaster of life. At first, the tapestry was clean woven, perhaps representing young age and blissfulness, the second tapestry was ripped and had ascending symbols, perhaps representing the struggles of life and the journey out, and the third tapestry was clean woven and symmetrical, perhaps representing finding peace in life. That was how I saw it. I think the tapestries relate to sustainability in that they are hand woven and take time. They represent a greater theme of art and the ability to create beautiful works through one’s own hand and that beautiful things take time, in this case 2-3 months and even a year. I think it encourages the notion that we don’t always have to consume the most amount of things, and that we can slow down from time to time, which goes along with the ideas of sustainability. Micheal
I thought this was a very interesting experience, and the artwork was unique which I enjoyed. I think the artist did a great job at drawing out a certain emotion and feeling through her pieces, which were a sense of calmness. I appreciated the element of sustainability, because in our current society, everyone seems to address sustainability differently, but I feel like her piece of art demonstrates a perfect balance between sustainability and an interesting piece of art. Gabrielle
My overall thoughts of this experience were that art is an amazing thing that only some people can understand or have the ability to interpret, it doesn’t mean it’s a good or a bad thing, the visit to the exhibition was inspiring. It made me reflect on the deeper meaning behind art and creativity. I felt a mixture of awe and responsibility. The pieces made me open my mind to new thoughts about art and how the girl was explaining us and the story of how the artist came up with those pieces and the meaning behind them but that also we needed to use our creativity. The exhibition highlighted how art can be a powerful tool to communicate and raise awareness about sustainability in a way that marketing or data alone can’t achieve. Ximena
I thought the exhibit was very interesting. The tapestries were so poetic yet so simple at the same time.as the girl was explaining the art work and the thought process behind creating the tapestries, it really put her mind into perspective. I definitely had more of an open mind after seeing this art exhibit. Ive never really interpreted art well. Hearing the description of the tapestries, i really saw how the artist felt while creating the pieces and could understand the masculine and feminine energy that was presented. Madeline
My overall thoughts of the experience were that the art was very aesthetically pleasing, and you could instantly see how much craftsmanship and detail went into each loom. It also gave the feeling of being very old/traditional even though they were made very recently. The emotions I felt were complex. I felt like I was back in time and even in a completely different part of the world while looking at these pieces. They made me feel more carefree because they took me back to a period when there were fewer modern stresses, and people could take in Mother Nature’s beauty to the fullest. It resonated well with me because I think sustainability is very important for the future of not only our generation but the generations to come. It makes sense that this piece was created sustainably because the artist took us back to a time when everything was created sustainably. Aidan
I found it interesting and empowering that the artist decided to create pieces of artwork to depict the spiritual journey. Especially how she used her art as her spiritual journey by meditating throughout the process of creating her pieces. I believe that meditation is a truly powerful tool for people that can help us get in tune with our inner selves and help us reflect on who we are and what we put out to the world. The meditation and spiritual journey aspects of the art pieces deeply resonated with me. I grew up following and learning within the catholic church but recently started studying a bit of Buddhism, mainly focusing on yoga and meditation. So I feel I have a deeper understanding of what the artist’s experience was like while creating the pieces. Sustainability is very important to me, I think that we have lived in a world where sustainability wasn’t talked about or practiced enough in the past so I appreciated how important it was for the artist as well and how she incorporated her passion for sustainability into her artwork. Isabelle
I thought the experience was extremely eye-opening because of the deep interpretation you had to have in order to see the vision behind the tapestries. The different levels to each piece of art had so much to offer and I would have never been able to guess what the meaning was if I had not been told. The speaker did a great job informing us about the thought and creation process. Overall, I was very impressed with this new form of art and it has opened my mind to deeper, intricate interpretations. I had an array of emotions but the most prominent was confusion. If I’m being fully honest, it was difficult for me to see the message of the artwork the speaker was explaining. I am not a huge art junkie and do not have a knack for being able to understand messages behind art. However, I did feel the sense of peace behind each tapestry because of the smooth, light colored strings placed in an aesthetically pleasing way. Sara
The Lorenzo de’ Medici Gallery in collaboration with Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute and Marist Italy would like to thank all who participated in the open call for the (IN)ANIMATE EXISTENCE: Reviving the Unused Exhibition.
This exhibition explores the transformation of discarded or non-functional objects into meaningful art, challenging the notions of consumerism and the value of utility.
Artists will delve into intangible and invaluable aspects of existence, reimagining our world for a better future. The selected works will breathe new life into what society deems purposeless, engaging with broader themes of sustainability, inclusion, and societal outcasts.
We were thoroughly impressed with the amount of innovative and creative project proposals. Our jury took its time to extensively review and appreciate each application. After some deliberation, we are pleased to announce our selections:
Gina Bae
Tomo Borromeo
Aliyah Goldberg
Girija Jhalani
Theodore Lance and Carlo Marshall
Gretta Lemke
Lucia Rodriguez
Rylie Severino
Jurors:
Claudia Ceccato (Artist, Lucca)
Samuel Hromec (Exhibition Curator)
Luca Matti (Artist, Florence)
Belis Özbek (Exhibition Curator)
Špela Zidar (LdM Gallery Supervisor)
Exhibition Dates: December 5th – December 14th, LdM Gallery, via de’ Pucci 4
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
Stefano Tondo, a visual artist born in Lecce in 1974, stands out in the contemporary artistic panorama for his incessant search for the truth hidden behind appearances. Resident in Florence, Tondo has shaped a distinctive artistic path, characterized by a profound investigation into the boundaries of identity and the very essence of material and immaterial reality. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Tondo initially embraced advertising photography, a field that sensitized him to powerful visual dynamics before dedicating himself completely to art in 2002. His transition towards pure artistic research marks the beginning of an exploratory journey through various mediums and expressive forms, from installation to sculpture, from photography to video.
At the LdM Gallery he presents the personal exhibition LUCE è OMBRA (Light is Shadow) with new site-specific installations that investigate the basis of a relationship narrated through sometimes even contrasting materials and objects, which however create a unified story.
Opening:June 12th, from 5 to 8 PM LdM Gallery, Via de’ Pucci 4
After the opening, the exhibition will stay open until Friday, July 12th, Mon, Thu & Fri, 4 PM – 7 PM, Tue – Wed, 11 AM – 3 PM
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
With the conclusion of the academic year 2023-2024 an end-of-year event took place in the prestigious setting of the Museo degli Innocenti on Saturday, May 11th. “Nurturing the Future – Nutrire il futuro,” a showcase of the works by our students enrolled for the practical courses of the schools of Creative Arts and Design.
It is an exclusive context of invaluable importance in the history of art, a place where international exhibitions are regularly hosted.
It’s not just the value of this historic venue that makes the occasion special, but also the spirit of warmth and intimacy, both physical and spiritual, that permeates its spaces. Designed by Brunelleschi at the beginning of the 15th century it is one of the very first examples of Renaissance architecture. Since the very beginning the Hospital has been dedicated to welcoming youths and nurturing their cultural and emotional growth within the society. It is an intimate and nurturing place for beauty, a place where new possibilities are created within the harmony of Renaissance forms.
A similar venue provided the ideal context to showcase our students’ artistic expressions, amplify their voices as emerging talents, and facilitate their interaction with the public.
Students participated from the following departments:
In the midst of chaos, we find ourselves trying our utmost to explain it, searching for answers in an endless ocean of questions and uncertainty, trying to forge madness into serenity. Nothing is constant, nothing is certain, nothing is coherent, yet somehow we navigate through this endless maze.
Blind. Deaf. Suffocated by our senses. Small glimpses of lucidity the only light to lead us.
lucid
/lu·cid ˈlü-səd/ adj. intervals of clarity between periods
of confusion or insanity
Madeline Ambrosino Lily Baxter Joel Georgii Maya Jacobs Thu Luu Laura Valadés Paola Valdez Román
INTERVIEW WITH JOEL GEORGII – PROFESSIONAL JEWELRY CERTIFICATE STUDENT
LdM Gallery is pleased to announce Fashion Street, an exhibition by the renowned Tuscany-based street photographer Massimiliano Faralli. Faralli will present photographs from his series dedicated to Milano Fashion Week, the result of which was also the recently published book Fashion Week / Fashion Trip for Scripta Manent.
Curated by Spela Zidar In collaboration with the LdM Photography Department under the supervision of Gianluca Maver
Opening:April 11th, from 5 to 8 PM LdM Gallery, Via de’ Pucci 4
The first fascination of photography was its ability to capture the moment, to represent the reality around it. Faralli with his understanding of street photography still aspires to capture the decisive moment, the significant moment, although he does not document the reality but shows it from his very personal point of view.
“For me, street photography is when the street becomes a stage, and we photographers, attracted by the energy of the context, let ourselves be captured by the flow of that moment until we become an integral part. Empathy and emotion guide much of my work.“ says Faralli.
The exhibition will also host a collection of photos by our Photography students, selected by the artist, the gallery curator Špela Zidar, and LdM photography department supervisor Gianluca Maver. These photos were taken within the context of a workshop that focused on Street Photography, during which the participants were led through the streets of Florence by Faralli, to capture unusual and unique moments with their cameras.
During the workshop, organized by LdM Gallery, Massimiliano Faralli shared with the participants his approach to the street, which he always treats with profound respect. The photographer feels comfortable amidst his subjects, and it is that comfort that makes his style unique and recognizable. Energy, different perspectives, bright colors accentuated by the use of flash, and masterly use of light and shadows are his artistic signature. His work is mostly about connection, participation, and relation with the people he is photographing and taking on new challenges. In interacting with students, Faralli describes his intentions as such: “Speaking about or taking photography produces positive emotions of energy and a state of serenity in me. My most important goal is to be able to transmit the same emotion to others, through my work, my practice.” LdM Gallery is glad to be able to offer this opportunity not only to the viewers but also to the LdM students, creating new connections between them, the artist, and the street.
Gallery Supervisor: Spela Zidar Gallery Intern: Anna Johnston, Katharine Temmallo
After the opening, the exhibition will stay open until Friday, May 8th, Mon & Fri, 10 AM – 2 PM, Tue – Thu, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
February 29th, from 5 to 8 PM LdM Gallery, Via de’ Pucci 4
LdM Gallery is pleased to host Love Project by Leonardo Moretti. The works on show function as an emotional diaphragm. In photography the diaphragm acts as an instrument that regulates the passage of light, in this case the works filter a visual code based on emotions while reflecting on the mystifying power of images.
Both installations on show, Love Project, which gives the name to the exhibition, and Tristagram stories, that addresses the relationship with social media, have a strong connection with the artist’s private and personal emotions.
The works are installed in a fluid way and give an impression as if the exhibition space is slowly being flooded, covered and uncovered by the artworks.
In this exhibition the artist presents artworks that develop in series, that yearn to be reproduced serially and to fill the whole space they have available. This seriality gets interrupted as the viewer discovers that the elements, even if similar, maintain their uniqueness, thus the reproduction is fake.
As also the emotion of love, the most represented, repeated, praised and celebrated by the artists all over the world, continues to contain uniqueness that is related to the personality involved. And that remains so even though so much has been said about love that it became a fetish, a brand.
Curated by: Spela Zidar Gallery Intern: Anna Johnston, Katharine Temmallo
After the opening, the exhibition will stay open until Friday, March 29th, Mon & Fri, 10 AM – 2 PM, Tue & Thu, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
The LdM Gallery is a project by Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici, an interdisciplinary space where academic research and artistic experimentation meet within a professional setting.
