An instruction for delivery people, interestingly written in English and not Italian (monolingual).
Venezia bottom-up
99309
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
Translation: 'Can you read? The post of MALERBA di BUSCA. MALERBA'
Is the hand-painted writing passive-aggressive through the question posed and the repetition of 'MALERBA'? (this would be more clear if there were exclamation marks). Perhaps a response to an incidence(s) in which they were receiving other peoples' post?
Venezia bottom-up
99310
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
Translation - 'This advertisement sponsors the restoration works of The Basilica Della Salute'. Points to the commercialisation of a place of worship.
Venezia bottom-up
99311
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
An artistic spin on a QR code - does it still function as a code or is it for decorative purposes?
Is it sponsorship for the building works?
Venezia bottom-up
99312
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
Placed on a side door of the Salute Church. It is a less visible sign to the public eye - its purpose is for the Municipality of Venice, providing official details (address, which council is responsible, etc).
Venezia bottom-up
99313
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
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Venezia bottom-up
99314
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
Translation: "Please do not break the roses". Is this targeted towards Italians and not tourists given the absence of an English translation?
Venezia bottom-up
99315
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
The painted apartment number has faded/is ineligible and therefore the more permanent number display, to the left, adds clarity.
Venezia bottom-up
99317
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
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Venezia bottom-up
99318
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
Points out the major cultural sites to visit in the area.
Different styles in signs for each site - were they intended to be displayed as a collective?
Venezia bottom-up
99319
Tallulah
Italy
Venezia
The sign symbols give a general indication that these toilets can be used by men, women, and those with disabilities. However, interestingly, one symbol on the right-hand side has been covered by a blank square - why has it been covered? what type of person has been excluded?
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