Iconographies; Tiny Resistance, Crevices and Other Creatures

site-specific installation, silk and viscose velvet pieces, photography, 2026

Location: primopiano independent exhibition space, Montesilvano (PE), IT

Duration: 18-26 June 2026

Curated by Martina Marini Misterioso & Halime Eleni Özdemir di Larusso.

Curatorial Text by Erica Romano.

The exhibition was presented by Magnus Tempus 360° and primopiano. Produced by Magnus Tempus 360° with the support of Producer 360°. Supported by the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, Orti Geometrici and IFE.

With the patronage of the Comune di Montesilvano.

The exhibition marked the opening chapter of YEAR II: ROUTES & RESIDUES, the new annual programme by Magnus Tempus 360°, the Cyprus-based cultural platform founded and directed by Halime Eleni Özdemir di Larusso.

Curatorial Text by Erica Romano ENG

Testo Critico di Erica Romano IT

Installation Views_ room 1

ph. Giacomo Alberico

Centaurea Akamantis, devoré on silk and viscose velvet, hand embroidery with metallic thread, naturally dyed, 138 x 97cm, 2026

ph. 1-2 Giacomo Alberico, ph.3-4 Leo Margiotti

Astragalus Macrocarpus subsp. Lefkarensis, devoré on silk and viscose velvet, hand embroidery with metallic thread, naturally dyed, 138 x 97cm, 2026

ph. 1-3 Giacomo Alberico, ph.4 Leo Margiotti

Scilla Morrisii, devoré on silk and viscose velvet, hand embroidery with metallic thread, naturally dyed, 138 x 95cm, 2026

ph. 1 Giacomo Alberico, ph.2-4 Leo Margiotti

Erysimum Kykkoticum, devoré on silk and viscose velvet, hand embroidery with metallic thread, naturally dyed, 138 x 97cm, 2026

ph. 1-2 Giacomo Alberico, ph.3-4 Leo Margiotti

(left) A wish to Resist Well - Purple Heart, acid-free Giclée Matte Fine Art Print, 100% cotton rag (315 gsm), archival pigmented inks, 65 × 50 × 4 cm (framed), natural oak frame, UltraVue® glass, 2025 (limited edition prints, 2026)

(right) A wish to Resist Well - Pigweed, acid-free Giclée Matte Fine Art Print, 100% cotton rag (315 gsm), archival pigmented inks, 65 × 50 × 4 cm (framed), natural oak frame, UltraVue® glass, 2025 (limited edition prints, 2026)

ph. Leo Margiotti

Installation View_ room 2

Ofrenda, site-specific installation of local weeds, bricks, amber light

ph. Giacomo Alberico

Installation View_ entrance

Distentio Animi, devoré on silk and viscose velvet, hand embroidery with metallic thread, naturally dyed, pillow base, 36 x 31 cm, pillow 23 x 18 x 7 cm, metal sheet 50 x 50 cm, 2026

ph. Giacomo Alberico

A wish to Resist Well - Bouquet of Weeds, acid-free Giclée Matte Fine Art Print, 100% cotton rag (315 gsm), archival pigmented inks, 65 × 50 × 4 cm (framed), natural oak frame, UltraVue® glass, 2025 (limited edition prints, 2026)

ph. Leo Margiotti