15 YEARS AGO MY EXHIBITION ON THE 4 ELEMENTS: IMAGES ON THE DECOMPOSITION OF MATTER

Just recently—July 16, 17, and 18, 2010: 15 years ago—my macro photographs from “Lacer/azioni” were exhibited (theme: “The 4 Elements”) at the futuristic Oriocenter, one of the largest and most visited shopping malls in Italy. The artworks (photographs, not paintings as almost everyone thought!) were set against the backdrop of Milan-Bergamo Orio Airport and the… Read More 15 YEARS AGO MY EXHIBITION ON THE 4 ELEMENTS: IMAGES ON THE DECOMPOSITION OF MATTER

“THE TACTILE AFFAIR”: THEY FEEL LIKE TOUCHING ARTWORKS / SCENES FROM MY EXHIBITION AT TUSCANY CASTLE

*** “Colors of an Apocalypse The Decomposed Publicity Posters” Roberto Alborghetti Exhibition Aldobrandesca Fortress Piancastagnaio, Siena, Tuscany – Italy *  Promoted by: Piancastagnaio Municipality Osa Onlus Sponsored by: Provincia di Siena   * Opening Time: 10 to 12.30 am/ 17 to 19.30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and all public holidays. For information and visits by appointment: Tel… Read More “THE TACTILE AFFAIR”: THEY FEEL LIKE TOUCHING ARTWORKS / SCENES FROM MY EXHIBITION AT TUSCANY CASTLE

“AND LACER/ACTIONS KILLED PHOTOSHOP…”: MEREDITH DEERHEART REVIEW ABOUT MY WORKS ON DISPLAY AT “COLORS OF AN APOCALYPSE” SHOW AT ALDOBRANDESCA FORTRESS IN TUSCANY (OPENING OCTOBER 6)

People usually have doubts about the origins of my “Lacer/actions” artworks. As I like to repeat, they are realistic and natural images of torn and decomposed publicity posters I see everywhere, all around the world… People think that they are manipulations or enhanced works made with some software programs… So, I created a collage series… Read More “AND LACER/ACTIONS KILLED PHOTOSHOP…”: MEREDITH DEERHEART REVIEW ABOUT MY WORKS ON DISPLAY AT “COLORS OF AN APOCALYPSE” SHOW AT ALDOBRANDESCA FORTRESS IN TUSCANY (OPENING OCTOBER 6)

ABSTRACT STATE OF MIND / COLORS & SIGNS OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 12

* “Abstract State Of Mind” LaceR/Actions Project Realistic and not manipulated image Lithograph, 70×50 (framed) Location: Amsterdam, 2009 * Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and urban/street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographs or textiles (as pure silk), or scanned in… Read More ABSTRACT STATE OF MIND / COLORS & SIGNS OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 12

A MODERN ART PIECE? IT’S JUST A PHOTO OF A DETAIL OF TORN PUBLICITY POSTERS… POSTCARD #10

* The Black, The Red and The White Abstract Photo of a Decomposed (publi)City Poster  Image location: Amsterdam, 2010  * Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and urban/street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographs or textiles (as pure silk), or scanned… Read More A MODERN ART PIECE? IT’S JUST A PHOTO OF A DETAIL OF TORN PUBLICITY POSTERS… POSTCARD #10

IN THE GREAT CLEAR SKY: REMEMBERING ARCHITECT GIAN PAOLO BIFFI / LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 8

* IN THE GREAT CLEAR SKY: REMEMBERING ARCHITECT GIAN PAOLO BIFFI  * Lithograph, 2009, 50×70 (framed, not available) Realistic and not manipulated image * This artpiece is dedicated to architect and friend Gian Paolo Biffi, who passed away in these days. I’m grateful to him for his passionate profession, his enthusiasm and his personal support… Read More IN THE GREAT CLEAR SKY: REMEMBERING ARCHITECT GIAN PAOLO BIFFI / LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 8

(WE’RE ALWAYS) BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND / 50 YEARS AGO BOB DYLAN PREMIERED HIS SONG – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 6

Images of Torn (publi)City * Lithograph, 2009, 50×70 (not available) *** Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about urban signs, especially concerning the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographs or textiles (as pure silk), or scanned in videoclips, the details of… Read More (WE’RE ALWAYS) BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND / 50 YEARS AGO BOB DYLAN PREMIERED HIS SONG – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 6

“AS RUNNING FAST WATER”: ABSTRACT PHOTO OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 5

Images of Decomposed (publi)City * Canvas, 2010, 62×42 Roberto Alborghetti ‘s LaceR/Actions is a multidisciplinary project and research about urban signs, especially concerning the apparent chaos of ripped and decomposed posters and street signs. Transferred on canvas, reproduced on lithographs or textiles (as pure silk), or scanned in videoclips, the details of torn posters give… Read More “AS RUNNING FAST WATER”: ABSTRACT PHOTO OF A DECOMPOSED PUBLICITY POSTER – LACER/ACTIONS POSTCARDS # 5

SILK SCARVES DESIGN FROM TORN POSTERS: “THE NEXT BIG FASHION TREND”

AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED-EDITION!  ***  Pure Silk Scarves / Limited-edition – Crêpe de Chine – A Three Images Series. Created by Roberto Alborghetti for “Lacer/actions” Project (Images of torn posters and urban “signs”) in collaboration with Bruno Boggia Disegni (Como, Italy) Sizes: width 63 cms, height 170 cms.   Silk scarf. # 1: “Shared Moods” Silk Scarf… Read More SILK SCARVES DESIGN FROM TORN POSTERS: “THE NEXT BIG FASHION TREND”

THE POSTER KING: LONDON CELEBRATES EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER’S VISUAL ART

 A fascinating exhibition taking place in London up to December 18, 2011, at The Estorick Collection of modern italian art.   My “Lacer/actions” art project is based on torn posters details. During my research I collected so far more than 30.000 images of ripped publicity posters. I work on them, making canvas, lithographs, textile designs, videoclip… Read More THE POSTER KING: LONDON CELEBRATES EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER’S VISUAL ART

FASCINATING STREET SIGNS THAT REFLECT HISTORY

   Elizabeth Cygan is psychologist and infantry author. She lives in Sudbury (Massachusetts, Usa). She saw my artworks and she sent to me this interesting post, that I want to share on WordPress: Your artwork is incredible. What a fascinating subject. I wonder about some or our street signs. I live in Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA… Read More FASCINATING STREET SIGNS THAT REFLECT HISTORY

THE JOY OF READING: SENDING STORIES FOR FREE

A group of people with some experience in the area of storytelling would like to share their project with everyone who enjoys reading.   Lithographic Print by Roberto Alborghetti Lacer/actions Project Realistic Image of Torn and Decomposed Publicity Posters cm 70x 50, framed,  2009 ***  “The Joy of Reading” is a group of people with… Read More THE JOY OF READING: SENDING STORIES FOR FREE

CENTER FOR MEDIA LITERACY: A COMMON EFFORT TO SEE MEDIA THROUGH “NEW EYES”

Roberto Alborghetti interviews Tessa Jolls, President of CML, Center for Media Literacy, based in Malibu (Los Angeles, CA).   The media literacy is one of the most important questions faced today by culture, education and communication world. The same goal, from 1998, is shared in United States of America by Center for Media Literacy, CML,… Read More CENTER FOR MEDIA LITERACY: A COMMON EFFORT TO SEE MEDIA THROUGH “NEW EYES”