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FLORENCE THROUGH AMERICA’S EYESThe Concept of Travel and Its EvolutionStudent Exhibit at Corridoio Fiorentino
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IntroductionFLORENCE THROUGH AMERICA’S EYES
The Concept of Travel and its Evolution
Five hundred years from Amerigo Vespucci’s death we can state that he was a man with many visions.
He gave us the vision of looking forward and moving ahead, teaching us what his life was about:
fascination and desire to discover the unknown.
In 1498 discovering was a way of understanding worldly and ethereal limits. Today nothing has fundamentally changed.
The challenges that we learned from Amerigo’s voyages are to open our horizons, expand our knowledge and to discover
once again that our world is a “small world” with endless possibilities.
Each one of us must fulfill the task of embarking on a journey.
One of the biggest transformations of the last twenty years has been the silent yet powerful revolution of visual
communication. Each image or story is a journey into it of itself. Traveling is still one of the best ways for meeting,
learning and understanding each other. Amerigo Vespucci reminds us after 500 years the importance of encountering,
opening our minds to different cultures and embracing the endless possibilities of discovering the new.
Buon viaggio!
Daphne MazzantiDean of Academic Affairs
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D i v a & I d e a s F a s h i o n P h o t o g r a p h y
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Ayan MaxutovaAlmaty,Kazakhstan
Experimental Photograpy looks always interesting
by just being different approach. For me it’s about
capturing that moment or creating it from imagination.
D i v a & I d e a s F a s h i o n P h o t o g r a p h y
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t e r m e d i a t e D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t e r m e d i a t e D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
Heidi ZellMeouqn, Wisconsin Usa
‘’FLAWS’’
One of the most striking qualities I’ve discovered
about Italy is its visible age. These surfaces have been
wrathered and worn down for centuries. It is their
flaws that show their character. Without them, no
history would be told.
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D i v a & I d e a s A d v a n c e d D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
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D i v a & I d e a s A d v a n c e d D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
Kyleen Dziewit-PlochMilwaukee, Wisconsin Usa
REFLECTING ON THE PAST
These photographs explore the relationship between
Florence’s history as a Renaissance city and it’s place in
contemporary times. They illustrate the layering of areas
as Florence adapts Modern design,while history still
prevails. Although one may be looking at a contemporary
design,or simply walking down the street,the past is
never absent; rather,it is ever present,reflecting back upon
contemporary life.
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C l a s s i c P h o t o g r a p h y
Raizza Soledad Peres CarrilloBrazil
When I looked at these men I thought the clothes
they were wearing were unique. You don’t see men
wearing tuxedos in the heat of São Paulo. This made
me think about how Florence once was a long time
ago. It made me imagine what people used to wear,
the places they used to go, and what they used to do.
HannahMarlin
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Hannah MarlinMartha’s Vineyard,
Massachusetts Usa
In Florence, every corner you turn you face a new wall.
The city is so small sometimes you’re forced to walk
right up next to them. Do you ever stop to look at
what might be those walls? Next time, study the art,
images, writing, shapes, patterns, texture and light.
Hopefully I’ll give you a new appreciation.”
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D i v a & I d e a s L i g h t o f F l o r e n c e a n d Tu s c a n y
Ayan MaxutovaAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Florence is giving a lot of inspiration for generations
of artists during centuries. And as any other
photographer I was trying to capture my vision of
places and lights which are making this city unique
and beautiful to me.
Kevin ConnollyYarmouthport, Massachusetts Usa
I tend to seek out simple clean images, with that in mind
the concept behind this project was to capture a simple
subject matter with a distinct sense of loneliness to create
a cohesive work.
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t r o d u c t i o n t o P h o t o j o u r n a l i s m
The picture was taken in the studio of famous designer,Susan Nevelson.
The studio has a lot of small cute details which create nice environment around artist and guests.
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D i v a & I d e a s L a n d s c a p e a n d A r c h i t e c t u r a l P h o t o g r a p h y
Sebastian HobbsNottingham, UK
This photograph was taken in Novoli.
This image was one of those photographs
that passes us by in a split second.
The image reminds me of how small we are in this big word.
‘’The only tyrant I accept in this
word is the ‘’still small voice within.’’
Mahatma Gandi
Kevin ConnollyYarmouthport, Massachusetts Usa
The concept behind this project is to capture my
experience as an American student in Florence, showing
the features that stand out to me. This image is my
interpretation of life in Florence, the culture becomes
more advanced yet traces of the past reside and are not
forgotten.
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t r o d u c t i o n t o D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
Hayley Hayes JacksonMontclair, New Jersey Usa
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D i v a & I d e a s A d v a n c e d D i g i t a l P h o t o g r a p h y
Adelina AntalRejhjavik, Iceland
Breakfast.
These 8 photographs comprise half of a project. The other half is a video playing simultaneously
in this show. The idea behind this work is to draw attention to and also remind people to read the
labels of what they consume since many food products are full of chemicals that we can’t even
pronounce Adelina Antal & Unnar Ari.
D i v a & I d e a s I P h o n e o g r a p h y
Sophie ShremDallas, Texas
Sara SeferianNew York
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D i v a & I d e a s L a n d s c a p e a n d A r c h i t e c t u r e P h o t o g r a p h y
Kelly NovakUsa
There is a thing about empty spaces that speaks about presence in a larger sense.
The way people dress an area to declare it inhabited even when it’s not. The emptiness
questions whether manmade structures frame the land around them or if they are framed
by it. Does a created space still belong to its owner when they are not around?
José Miguel Arabe NetoUberaba, Brazil
“I have taken this picture to show the passage of time. The wall has become somehow
the face of a clock on which its hands leave scars, traces of their work. At the same
time it looked to me like a map, mysterious like all maps”
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Adelina AntalRejhjavik, Iceland
This photograph was taken in Campo di Marte. It is an old factory that seemed to
be not in use anymore or probably it was empty because I was there on a Sunday
afternoon and the whole area looked more or less deserted.
Anna Saint AngeSeychelles
This is my own vision of a landscape, making the walls of Florence come to life.
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D i v a & I d e a s D i g i t a l G r a p h i c I l l u s t r a t i o n
Josh AbelUsa
I wanted to focus on an event that had occurred in
Florence’s past that had a major lasting effect on the
city, therefore I chose to depict my interpretation of the
Arno river flooding of 1966. Within my design I wanted
to shy away from a literal focus and really represent
the sheer destruction that the Arno river caused.
In a collage style, I represented the Arno as a giant
extended arm lighting fire to books, art, and the city
of Florence in general. In the flood countless numbers
of books and pieces of art were destroyed as well as
leaving thousands of families homeless and jobless.
Meiwen WangSan Diego, Usa
In 2011, Italian researchers announced that they might
have found the bones of Lisa Gherardini in Florence,
and will try to reconstruct and match the bones to the
face in the painting. The identity of Da Vinci’s “Mona
Lisa” has been constantly called into question. The
face behind the painting is supposed to belong to
a woman named Lisa Gherardini, wife of a wealthy
Florentine merchant named Francesco del Giocondo,
but there are many theories about weather or not Da
Vinci actually based the painting wholly on her.
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D i v a & I d e a s D i g i t a l G r a p h i c I l l u s t r a t i o n
Dillon C HesseUsa
For this assignment, We were told to create a poster
that would represent a Florentine story. I chose to
do mine over the burning of Girolamo Savonarola.
Girolamo Savonarola was burned in Piazza Signoria
in 1468. For my design, I decided to make something
simple and clean. For my visual element I used an
outline of Savonarola’s face and also an outline of the
Firenze skyline. Inside this visual I used red, orange,
and yellow ornate shapes to symbolize his death by
burning.
Arin EnsorUsa
This poster addresses the issue of the excessive
padlocks on the Ponte Vecchio bridge. This particular
artwork shows the perspective of those who used a
lock with their partner to symbolize their eternal love
on the bridge. Today italian government intervenes
cutting down the locks, ruining one of Florence’s
largest traditions and penalizing the participants with
a large fine.
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D i v a & I d e a s D i g i t a l G r a p h i c I l l u s t r a t i o n
Andrew JohnsonLexington, Kentucky Usa
My work, especially in the realm of illustrative design, usually has an air of humor.
When tasked with finding a news story to illustrate, I was having some trouble finding
an interesting one. Most were too mundane, or simply uninteresting. I finally stumbled
upon this story, which had all the elements I love in art. It’s a little ridiculous, kind of
scary, and it creates some interesting conceptual connections. Bubble wands and the
skull and crossbones was my favorite of those connections, and I chose to focus on it.
It is a little confusing to look at, but with the help of the text and a little consideration,
the meaning becomes clear.
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D i v a & I d e a s V i s u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n I I I
Dillon C HesseUsa
For this assignment we were told to re-brand Santa Maria No-
vella. This company is a high-end and well known company that
has been in business since 1612. Due to the brands’ age, the
logo and packaging of their products is very ornate and classic
looking. For this assignment I focused on men’s products rather
than the brand as a whole. I wanted my design to appeal to the
modern wealthy man. I did so by using bold patterns (which
were inspired by Florentine themes), the color pink, and simple
type. By combining these elements in my design, I feel as
though I have created a packaging system that could possibly
bring new and modern life into Santa Maria Novella.
Unnar Ari BaldvinssonSeltjarnarnes, Iceland
This is my version of the re-design of Santa Maria Novella
Pharmacy. First of all i wanted to go towards a design that was
not similar to the old design at all. When someone asks for
a re-design, i think it needs to be an obvious change. So the
first thing i changed was the logo. The identity of the product.
I wanted to go for a futuristic look but not to edgy. Still try to
show the importance and the history of the product. Whats
most important for me is the natural elements and the age of
the company. The lines and the shapes are my version of their
old shield they use as a logo today. The typography is important
to me for it has the whole name of the company instead of
shortening it down. The lines draws your attention and lifts of
the name giving it more importance but still keeping it organic
and clean. After i was happy with the logo, i had to find a color
palette. The red is very strong and deep, and is very attractive
for the eye. The off-white gives a nice contrast and also
indicates that it is very old. On the box itself i wanted to keep
it as clean and attractive as i could, playing with the shapes
from the logo. The red shape behind the logo gives a strong
importance to the identity but still balancing the whole package.
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D i v a & I d e a s P r o d u c t D e s i g n
Marcela PenteadoSӑo Paulo, Brazil
MULTIBITES
The project concept is extremely related to the main idea of the project - trip - .
It was develop through a research to make the product more convenient, become
more easy to handle and to reduce space for the user. This product was developed for
alimentary purposes, like a kitchen utensil, and be practical for those people which have
lack of space in their bags. This product was developed based on a puzzle, where the
user can have all 3 tools in only one item, more like to be 3-in-1. And the puzzle concept
its clearly identified by the fitting system for this product, so it will allowed the user to have
a spoon, a fork and a knife at the same time, reducing space and allowed the user ro be
more practical. The Multibites is portable, versatile and easy to use, its mechanism by click
allows to carry the spoon, fork and knife in only one object, it’s three in one.
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Alanna FusaroReading, Pennsylvania Usa
LUNCH BOX
My objective for this lunch box is to create a container of objects that kids would find fun
and engaging. I found that most lunch boxes on the market are very gaudy and tacky, I
designed a simple lunch box that would by stylish for both the child and the parent to hold.
I hope that this lunch box encourages health eating for the child and inspires the parents to
pack better and more creative lunches.confusing to look at, but with the help of the text and
a little consideration, the meaning becomes clear.
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D i v a & I d e a s P r o d u c t D e s i g n
Marcela ToubesUberaba, Brazil
FOULDABLE HANGING BAG
The main idea of the project is create a solution to travel objects,
what happens to the search for solutions for some objects and different
facilities. In this case created a foldable hanging bag whiuch is nothing
more than a clothes hanger to facilitate time travel turn into a purse.
The material used will be the nylon because it’s a strong material, protects
from rain, is lightweight, and can be found i different colors.
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Sharon WinterLos Angeles, California Usa
DROPLETTE
The objective is create a mug that senses even the slightest drop in your beverage’s
temperature and turns on correct it. This mug would have a built in thermometer that
would read the current temperature of the beverage and when it sense even a slight drop
in temperature, a heating device will turn on to reheat the drink and bring it back up to
enjoyable levels.
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Kelsey Creamer Cumberland, Rhode Island Usa
DRAWING PARALLELS
Amerigo Vespucci was a man who loved to travel the world, learn
about other areas, and explore each nook and cranny. This is similar
to the experience of study abroad students. Each one departs from
their home to see new pieces of architecture, learn about various
cultures, discover new foods, and experience a different approach to
life. A parallel can easily be drawn between these two explorations,
regardless to the fact that they are 500 years apart. Because the
Vespucci Celebration was to commemorate Vespucci himself and
celebrate his passions, I felt as though directly representing this
parallel between Vespucci and students would best connect the
two eras. The exhibit is set up to introduce study abroad students
to Florence and give them the necessary tools and information to
explore the city. Whether it was the history, architecture, food, wine,
coffee, people, or arts that truly inspired the student, the available
guides would be present to the student to give them everything
they needed to fully develop their personal passions. Knowledge of
the navigation of the city is built directly into the exhibit in the form
of a map of Florence. The exhibitions floor is raised 30 cm and the
surface is made of glass. Beneath the surface, a three dimensional
version of the city is displayed. The buildings found on a map of
Florence are built using five different heights of 18cm, 20cm, 23cm,
25cm, and 28cm to show diversity in the architecture. The bodies
of land on either side of the river are elevated slightly and are self-
illuminating. This helps in the lighting of the exhibit slightly but its
main purpose is to draw contrast between the buildings and create
interest.So as the exhibitions guest walks through the exhibit, they
can also see themselves walking through Florence. The roads are
visible between the various buildings allowing the guest to navigate
through the city and use the flooring as a tool for how to get around
in Florence. The shape of the roads is emphasized further in the
design of the ceiling. Each street in Florence is given a distinct shape
to create one solid piece. During the day, sunlight has the ability
to pass through into the exhibit below and provide natural light.
This solid structure is also self illuminating like the floor unit to light
the space as it gets darker and provide interest in the space. Two
major structures in Florence are enlarged on the map to become
useful surfaces for the exhibit. The Cathedral of Florence with the
Duomo and the Palazzo Vecchio are expanded in the exhibit to
become table height. This provides an area for people to meet
around, literature to be placed, or just an area where someone can
rest their belongings on for a minute. Each structure in the exhibit
is simplified to represent what a modern form of the city could be,
opposed to the very ornamented version of architecture in the
Renaissance. To give students even more information, a television
interactive surface composes the entirety of the back wall of the
exhibit. This allows guests to search for different parts of the city,
draw maps, play various activities, and provides them with more
tools to explore and discover. Microsoft office makes this possible
with solid surfacing that contains multi- touch technology. Multiple
users can use the display at the same time and figure out what
they are most interested in and fulfill their own individual interests
and passions. Both the floor and ceiling structures continue into
the two backrooms to create uniformity throughout the space.
Both the bathroom and office contain minimal amount of furniture
and fixtures, similar to the showroom. Few materials are also used
throughout the space. Corian and glass are the only two materials
used throughout the space. Dupont provides sustainable versions
of both surfaces. Two types of Corian are used, the traditional solid
surface and the self- illuminating surface. Both are sustainable, built
out of recycled materials and benefit the user. The non- porous
surfacing of Corian denies the ability for mold and mildew to grow
among the surfaces, increasing air quality in the space. Since it
is all solid surfacing, it is also extremely easy to clean with very
little maintenance. The traditional Corian is used for the buildings
created in the exhibit and the majority of the walls for the office and
bathroom. Self- illuminating Corian is used for the landmasses in
the floor and in the ceiling structure. Glass is the next material used.
Solid glass created the walking surface for the floor, giving the guest
the opportunity to look through the material to the display beneath.
Glass is also used on the top 41 centimeters of the walls. This
is done with photovoltaic glass to serve multiple purposes. Firstly,
sunlight is allowed to pass through this glass to light the rooms
without the use of energy. Since it is also made of photovoltaic
glass, energy from the sun is also absorbed and collected to use
to power the exhibit as the sun goes down and the self- illuminating
Corian needs to be turned on. This allows for the entire structure to
be independent and possibly even have the ability to give energy
to other exhibits. In the Vespucci Celebration exhibit, a variety of
parallels are drawn between the time of Vespucci’s voyage and
todays study abroad experience. The modern interpretation of the
city of Florence helps the guest navigate through. The incorporation
of sustainability also provides a modern twist on Vespucci’s travels
because our advances in sustainability can improve the planet
similar to the importance of his discoveries.
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Jenna BoscioGreenville, Rhode Island Usa
This sustainable stand created for the Vespucci celebration draws its inspiration from Vespucci’s map. The unique shape of the
old map is portrayed through a glass globe instillation. The transparent material allows you to see through to the other side of the
globe, representing the relationship between the old and new world, as well as the connection between cultures. The space will
combine this sleek glass focal point with the rich textures and arm materials reminiscent of Florence.
The globe is centered in the public space of the exhibition structure. The south, east, and west walls remain open to allow
spectators to view it from all angles, as well as for the glass to catch the light. The interior north wall directly behind the
instillation curves; mirroring the curve of the globe. A stair connects the lower level to an upper level viewing area where the glass
globe can be viewed internally from above. Bench seating surrounds the premises of the deck to also allow people to sit and
take in views of the city, as it is intended to be an outdoor exhibition space. In the back of the exhibition is a small office and a
restroom for the use of the individuals running the exhibit.
As far as materials go, inspiration was drawn from Florence itself, and in particular the Ponte Vecchio. The colors and textures
found on the bridge are rich and true to the Italian culture. Also, in a more symbolic reference, I chose
the bridge as inspiration because as a bridge, it connects one place to another, just as Vespucci with Italy and America. Bridging
the gap and connecting cultures are the main themes I focused on conceptually in this exhibition. The primary flooring and wall
covering is a recycled leather tile made from old leather belts, by Ting London®. Leather is a predominant material and trade in
Italy, and the rich brown of the tiles provide the space with a warm, ethic feel. Along the back wall, a stone mimicking that of the
Ponte Vecchio compliments the leather nicely, and serves as a nice contrasting back drop to the glass globe. The globe structure
itself is to be produced from recycled wine bottles, in order to give new life to the glass bottles so heavily consumed in Italy. All
the glass used on the stairs and guardrail will also be produced of recycled materials. A pale terracotta color is painted
on the arches surrounding the openings of the exhibition, inspired by the colors seen on buildings throughout Florence, and in
particular of those on the Ponte Vecchio. A reclaimed wood is used for the small ramp used to level the ground with the floor of
the space, and on the hand rail of the stairway. This wood represents the rich wood seen on the doors enclosing the gold cases
also found on the infamous Ponte Vecchio.
Against the enclosed portions of the east and west walls are solar panels used to gather the electricity required to light the space,
as well as slowly rotate the globe. Because the exhibition is meant to be outdoors and due to its rather small size, this sustainable
solution works very well. It is a fully solar powered space.
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Caitlin Pryor Cumberland, Rhode Island Usa
As American students traveling to a foreign country, our journey can easily be compared to that of Amerigo Vespucci. In this
exhibition honoring Vespucci and his travels, many parallels can be drawn that have been included architecturally into this
exhibition. My first inspiration for the space was drawn from the idea of a ship in a glass bottle. The ship, most literally, represents
Vespucciís journeys, while the bottle has more of a conceptual meaning: The bottle represents us as students on the outside
hearing about previous experiences of friends and family members.
For the exhibition, I combined both the image of the ship, and the bottle to create an experience that is both educational and
helpful for those trying to find their own journey, like all of the students studying abroad. The entrance into the exhibition is a
circular tunnel that represents individuals walking into the glass bottle, and having their own European experience. In this tunnel
there is a floor to ceiling interactive screen that first educates visitors about Vespucci and his accomplishments. As visitors
continue walking through the tunnel, the education process becomes about Italy, giving people the option to choose what they
want to learn more about. The options range from museums, to shops, to restaurants, and even to places with great views. This
represents that this is the visitorsí journey, and it is up to them what they want to do. The tunnel leads to a staircase, which leads
to an open deck. Strands of wood that begin by wrapping around the base of the installation, curve around to form the shape
of a sail of a ship, and act as cover to this deck. The deck does not have anything but spotlights, allowing visitors to have an
uninterrupted view of Italy. This simply represents that it is each individualís own journey, and it is as if they are looking out of a
ship, seeing new land, and seeing what they can conquer.
The theme of the exhibition can be described with a simple quote; ìBeauty is in the eye of the beholder.î Everyone has different
interests, and everyone finds beauty in different things. Studying abroad has different meaning for everyone, and everyoneís
experience is going to be different; itís all about what you make it.
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Samantha EisenbudFarmingahm, Massachusetts Usa
As American students traveling to a foreign country, our journey can easily be compared to that of Amerigo Vespucci. In this
exhibition honoring Vespucci and his travels, many parallels can be drawn that have been included architecturally into this
exhibition. My first inspiration for the space was drawn from the idea of a ship in a glass bottle. The ship, most literally, represents
Vespucciís journeys, while the bottle has more of a conceptual meaning: The bottle represents us as students on the outside
hearing about previous experiences of friends and family members.
For the exhibition, I combined both the image of the ship, and the bottle to create an experience that is both educational and
helpful for those trying to find their own journey, like all of the students studying abroad. The entrance into the exhibition is a
circular tunnel that represents individuals walking into the glass bottle, and having their own European experience. In this tunnel
there is a floor to ceiling interactive screen that first educates visitors about Vespucci and his accomplishments. As visitors
continue walking through the tunnel, the education process becomes about Italy, giving people the option to choose what they
want to learn more about. The options range from museums, to shops, to restaurants, and even to places with great views. This
represents that this is the visitorsí journey, and it is up to them what they want to do. The tunnel leads to a staircase, which leads
to an open deck. Strands of wood that begin by wrapping around the base of the installation, curve around to form the shape
of a sail of a ship, and act as cover to this deck. The deck does not have anything but spotlights, allowing visitors to have an
uninterrupted view of Italy. This simply represents that it is each individualís own journey, and it is as if they are looking out of a
ship, seeing new land, and seeing what they can conquer.
The theme of the exhibition can be described with a simple quote; ìBeauty is in the eye of the beholder.î Everyone has different
interests, and everyone finds beauty in different things. Studying abroad has different meaning for everyone, and everyoneís
experience is going to be different; itís all about what you make it.
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D i v a & I d e a s A r t M e d i a , I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e C r e a t i v e P r o c e s s
Unnar Ari BaldvinssonIceland
Rene PunoPhilippines
Rachel HelselUsa
Chen-Yu PeiTaiwan
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D i v a & I d e a s A r t M e d i a , I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e C r e a t i v e P r o c e s s
HUE
Hue is and abstract, interactive space for self-exploration through personal reaction to
varyng dephts of primary colors. Unique shades of experience, memory and personality
affect our perception of the world around us - one hue can elicit a number of completely
different feelings depending solely on the observer.
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D i v a & I d e a s I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C r e a t i v e V i d e o m a k i n g
Adelina Antal and Unnar Ari Balvinsson ‘ B r e a k f a s t ’ 1 . 3 3 m i n u t e s
Anna Saint Ange‘ C e c i l i a ’ 2 . 4 0 m i n u t e s
Sebastian Hobbs‘ S o m e o n e S o m e w h e r e ’ 4 . 1 8 m i n u t e s
Peter Gruszecki ‘ A m s t e r d a m ’ 1 . 5 0 m i n u t e s
Unnar Ari Balvinsson ‘ C l o n i n g ’ 1 . 2 4 m i n u t e s
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D i v a & I d e a s A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s
GABRIELLA GANUGIPALAZZI President
DAPHNE MAZZANTIDean of Academic Affairs
DAVID WEISSDIVA Chair
GIULIO VINCIDIVA & IDEAS Coordinator
ELEONORA ACCORSI
IDEASProject for Sustainable Interior Design
ANDREA BERTONCINI/ETTORE URSINI
Product Design LEONARDO ROSSANO
DIVAIntroduction to Digital Photography
JACOPO SANTINI
Introduction to Classic Photography NERI FADIGATI
Light of Florence and TuscanyEVA SAUER
Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography SIMONE PIEROTTI
Landscape and Architectural Photography JACOPO SANTINI
Introduction to Photojournalism SIMONE PIEROTTI
Introduction to Fashion Photography JERRY INGRAM
IPhoneography JOSEPH COSTA
Introduction to Creative Videomaking JOSEPH COSTA
Art Media, Introduction to Creative Process KIM COSTON
Digital Graphic Illustration IVKA MARKOVIC
Visual Communication III IVKA MARKOVIC
DIVA Staff
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