About the Book
In Italy, one's final resting place in a cemetery is not considered to be forever. Modern Italian contracts for a cemetery space generally last from 30 to 50 years. When the contract expires and the space is needed, the physical remains are moved to a much smaller individual, familial, or communal ossuary. The emptied space is then available to be re-used.
These photographs are of the headstones, markers, and other paraphernalia that are removed when the physical remains are relocated. How these memorial objects are disposed of varies immensely. Sometimes these remnants are handled with what appears to be great respect, at other times they are strewn about in a way that suggests complete carelessness and disregard.
A note on the title: Memoria Scaduta is best translated into English as "Expired Memory." In this context “expired” does not mean having died but means having elapsed (as a due date or a contract might expire). “Scaduta” also means having declined or gone down in value.
These photographs are of the headstones, markers, and other paraphernalia that are removed when the physical remains are relocated. How these memorial objects are disposed of varies immensely. Sometimes these remnants are handled with what appears to be great respect, at other times they are strewn about in a way that suggests complete carelessness and disregard.
A note on the title: Memoria Scaduta is best translated into English as "Expired Memory." In this context “expired” does not mean having died but means having elapsed (as a due date or a contract might expire). “Scaduta” also means having declined or gone down in value.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Fine Art Photography
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Project Option: Standard Portrait, 7.75×9.75 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 80 - Publish Date: Jul 05, 2010
- Language English
- Keywords fine art, headstones, identity, death, memory, cemetery, Italy, photography, art, color
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