Colonna Contemporary

There are deep cultural anthropological themes in work. Highly metaphorical in the alienation and isolation of crowded cities as a presage to the great disruption brought about by the passage to an all encompassing digital world.

On the Outside Looking In (Chapter 2), drops today on at 3pm

3 single edition works with large format fine art print on Lustre archival paper
$2,750

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In work, traces of Edward Hopper’s emotional solitude meet something closer to the observational intimacy of Vivian Maier. The result is a body of work preoccupied with disconnection, stillness, and the subtle ache of modern life.

Not loneliness exactly.

Something stranger: the feeling of being surrounded, yet unseen.

Colonna Contemporary will be curating the 2nd chapter of On the Outside Looking In. The drop will feature 3 single edition works, each with corresponding fine art print. Link in bio. Dm for inquiries

Super excited to share that the very first drop since closing the gallery and pivoting to curatorial studio, will be with one of my favorite artists and dear friend, Naty. Naty aka Natascia Mercurio, is a Milan-based, Italian fine art photographer.

With her trademark teal/orange finish, Naty documents the human condition like no one else. Inspired by greats such as Hopper and Maier, Naty’s work is a painstaking look at the isolation of crowded places.

After a sold out Chapter 1, On the Outside Looking In (Chapter 2) drops Friday, May 29th at 3pm EST on

Three works, each priced at $2,750.

1. Here for Now, 1/1 NFT with Fine Art Print
2. The City Never Stops, 1/1 NFT with Fine Art Print
3. The Other Side, 1/1 NFT with Fine Art Print

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Picking up where we left off with the talented

On The Outside Looking In (Chapter 2) will drop next Friday on

Three 1/1s with fine art print on Luster archival paper and multi-sensorial physical zine. Stay tuned for more details coming up. Meanwhile, bookmark the link in bio

Lucanian bulls

Basilicata (Lucania) is the last bastion of Italian authenticity. Tucked quietly between Puglia, Campania and Calabria, it is one of the best kept secrets.

Took my daughter today to visit the town of Aliano, one of my absolute favorite towns. Besides the breathtaking Calanchi (Badlands), Aliano is where Carlo Levi, based his masterpiece, Christ Stopped in Eboli (Cristo sì è Fermato a Eboli).

In the days of fascism in Italy, many leftist activists were sent in exile. As such, Levi, who was a doctor, writer and politician from Turin, was sent to Aliano.

In this new reality, shaped by peasant culture and abject rural poverty, Levi wrote his masterpiece. The title hits really hard, implying that this part of the Italian south was so poor, that not even Christ made it this far, rather, he stopped in nearby Eboli.

Levi actually fell in love with the place and became a dedicated advocate for the local peasants, providing medical care for the community.

Today there are many points of interest in town that one can visit, including Levi’s house, museum etc. Christ Stopped in Eboli was one of my favorite books growing up as it was incredibly moving.

Last few days in Puglia. As sad as this trip was, saying good bye to my dad, it was restorative in many ways. A reconnection of some sort with the idea of home we carry within ourselves.

1. Facade of St. Nicholas Basilica in old Bari
2. Theological college in Bari’s old town
3. World famous Titti Twister Pizzeria 😂
4. The art of not giving a $&* #
5. N’derr à la lanz. Sign: “St. Nicholas, protect us from empty sea urchins”

Sharing some upcoming projects under our new curatorial studio format, that I’m very excited about. Despite the noise, there’s an incredible community of serious digital artists making consequential work for collectors that know. That’s our sandbox.

- On the Outside Looking In (Part 2) by

- Sketches from the Boardroom by

- De-Construction by

- A Sabotaged Utopia (group show)

Super excited for the second installment of On the Outside Looking In by coming to studios soon. 3 new digital works with dedicated fine art print priced at 1 ETH.

Naty is a Milan-based photographer and digital artist, and this is the second project we’re collaborating on. Can’t wait to share with you.

Stay tuned