The exhibition features the work of 66 Italian and foreign artists and is currently being held at the Municipal Historical Archive of Palermo. The project, curated by Stefania Balestri, showcases many forms, techniques, and materials that all share a small format.

The artists have explored this format’s inherent value and the works, with their unique individuality, come together to form a cohesive whole, much like a kaleidoscope.

Alessandra Scappini has written a text that will be included in the upcoming catalog. After the exhibition finishes in Palermo, it will travel to other cities in Italy.

As I was settling into my new home in Piemonte, I stumbled upon a box filled with shells I had collected since childhood, starting in 1972.

I used to love searching for shells on the beach, especially the doubles hinged on one side. Holding a double, one can’t help but wonder what kind of creature used to reside inside it.

Around 20 years ago, after a storm in Lido, Venice, I discovered hundreds, maybe thousands of doubles on the beach. It was a dream come true! Unfortunately, I couldn’t take all of them, so I filled my pockets with as many as I could.

Recently, I received an invitation from Stefania to participate in the exhibition Preziose Miniature. I decided to use the Venetian doubles from my collection for the exhibition.

As a child, I was captivated by the fairytale of The Little Mermaid by the Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen. I’m sure every girl has at some point imagined being a mermaid. I remember practicing holding my breath underwater for as long as possible.

One of my most memorable childhood experiences was during a family holiday in Denmark. We went searching for the sculpture of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen. We were expecting something grand, but when we found her, she turned out to be tiny, like a little girl sitting on a rock.

As a child, I enjoyed drawing simple diary sketches. I had a figurine of a little mermaid that represented me. However, I always kept her hidden until now.