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LOUISE BOURGEOIS: BETWEEN THREAD AND MEMORY, THE STORY OF AN ANCIENT CHILD
| by Eleonora Giglione | “I am not what I am, I am what I do with my hands”, Louise Bourgeois “Cloth Lullaby – The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois” is an illustrated book for children and adults alike. And yet, both child and adult at the same time is also the soul it portrays: Louise Bourgeois, weaver of memory and matter, of threads and thoughts, of wounds and mending. To take these pages as a starting point to narrate such a complex and intense figure carries deep meaning. Fabric and weaving are not only at the core of her art but the very rhythm of her thought: at times…
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ALICJA KOZŁOWSKA
| by Barbara Pavan | In a world increasingly dominated by hyper-consumption and compulsive overproduction, we often find ourselves purchasing not the objects themselves but the packaging and the communication strategies that surround them. The content has become secondary, often even unknown. Take junk food, for example: we consume products of dubious nutritional quality, beautifully “dressed” and expertly marketed. Against this backdrop, Alicja Kozłowska invites us to rethink our relationship with the objects of daily life by transforming them into unique artworks. Through her practice, she provokes us to question what truly nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits. Her works confront the overwhelming consumerism that engulfs modern society, urging us…
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FARIBA BOROUFAR
| by Barbara Pavan | Fariba Boroufar, an artist whose works bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, uses the ancient art of weaving to explore and reinterpret the rich cultural and architectural history of Iran. Her artistic journey reflects a deep engagement with both the tangible and intangible aspects of her heritage, imbuing her textile works with a profound sense of cultural memory while addressing contemporary issues such as architectural degradation and the loss of identity. For Boroufar, being an artist means more than just the creation of objects; it is about offering new perspectives on reality. “Innovation means a new look into reality,” she explains. “The artist acts…
