"The Colors of Cultural Map", 2015 is conceived as a large atlas of the countries of the world and the differences that unite and divide them.
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"The Colors of Cultural Map", 2015 is conceived as a large atlas of the countries of the world and the differences that unite and divide them.
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In "Atlante del Popoli" (Atlas of Peoples), 2015, large hand-carved dragonflies superimposed over a map of the world represent the idea of freedom.
In "Atlante del Popoli" (Atlas of Peoples), 2015, large hand-carved dragonflies superimposed over a map of the world represent the idea of freedom.
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"De Hortus 2", 2013. Ink, watercolors and cut outs on paper laid on canvas. Layers are a big part of Ruffio's work: "Rome is a very layered city. All these layers one on top of the other one when you see something, you always see different histories."
"De Hortus 2", 2013. Ink, watercolors and cut outs on paper laid on canvas. Layers are a big part of Ruffio's work: "Rome is a very layered city. All these layers one on top of the other one when you see something, you always see different histories."
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"De Hortus", close up. Ruffo trained as an architect in Italy before beginning work as an artist.
"De Hortus", close up. Ruffo trained as an architect in Italy before beginning work as an artist.
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"De Hortus 3", 2013. Ink, watercolors and cut outs on paper laid on canvas.
"De Hortus 3", 2013. Ink, watercolors and cut outs on paper laid on canvas.
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Ruffo's work has touched the fashion world too -- in 2015 he designed a giant catwalk for Valentino in the historic Piazza di Spagna.
Ruffo's work has touched the fashion world too -- in 2015 he designed a giant catwalk for Valentino in the historic Piazza di Spagna.
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His design was a modern interpretation of the Roman Forum, while the show's collection was inspired by Ancient Rome.
His design was a modern interpretation of the Roman Forum, while the show's collection was inspired by Ancient Rome.
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"Fashion brands are now the new patrons for contemporary art," said Ruffo.
"Fashion brands are now the new patrons for contemporary art," said Ruffo.
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