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Photographic series showcasing a collection of objects created during an art residency on La Certosa in Venice.

The entire island was interpreted as a living space, with various room-like areas arranged in response to the surrounding environment.
A series of furniture and furnishings was crafted using natural and artificial discoveries, as well as collected relics and discarded items.

2014
Venice

CONCEPT ⁄ ARTWORKS ⁄ INSTALLATIONS
Matteo Baratto, Caterina Gabelli, Sara Maragotto

Art residency by How We Dwell
In collaboration with Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa / Legambiente / Vento di Venezia
Ph. credits — Studio Fludd

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John Cage

By utilizing only found objects, provided materials and tools, we arranged five rooms across the island: a kitchen/living room, a bedroom, a meditation beach, an alchemical laboratory and a cabinet of curiosities. These objects and settings resonated with La Certosa, a unique environment that blends tranquility and chaos.

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