Nuovo patrimonio

On several occasions I have photographed the devastating effects of the earthquake that hit central Italy in 2016, paying particular attention to the state of the cultural heritage.

On several occasions I have photographed the devastating effects of the earthquake that hit central Italy in 2016, paying particular attention to the state of the cultural heritage.

The work documents precisely all the temporary consolidating structures installed to support the buildings seriously damaged by the seismic events. The work is not meant to be a chronicle of destruction, but a study of how the historical architecture has been modified creating a new temporary landscape where the new structures become an intrinsic part of the building itself.

Looking at this landscape from all angles, the officially temporary state of affairs risks becoming a permanent state of affairs due to difficulties in the extremely slow restoration and lack of funds.

Italy is a country with many different realities that are fundamental for its identity and economy, but not given sufficient importance due to political choices. This destroys the cultural wealth of the whole country.

For this project I collaborate with the architect Giulio Luccioni.

Some photos from this project were part of the exhibition "Ricostruzioni: architettura, città e paesaggio nell'epoca delle distruzioni", La Triennale di Milano, Milan, curated by Alberto Ferlenga and Nina Bassoli and were exhibited in the solo show "Nuovo Patrimonio. Dalla calamità all'estetica del provvisorio" curated by Niccolò Fano at Centro Studi Giorgio Muratore in Rome.