Description
An unfiltered, personal and intense account of Xylella, the plant epidemic that threatens Europe; Fastidiosa is the result of Caimi + Piccinni photographing the plight of local farmers and environmental devastation in Puglia, southern Italy, over a period of six years. The duo were in the groves with farmers facing the destruction of their history, culture and livelihood, as they were forced to cut down heritage olive trees to prevent the spread of infection into northern Europe. Millions of trees have already been felled, and there is no known cure for the disease. Fastidiosa features a dramatic mix of black and white analogue portraits and landscapes, colour images highlighting scientific research and experimental efforts, with archival photographs and words from residents of the region.
Each Print Edition of Fastidiosa includes:
+ A signed copy of Fastidiosa, from the first edition printing of 750 copies.
+ A choice from six Print options shown below
Giclée prints are 148x210mm with an image size of 132x194mm printed on Hahnemühle Pearl Natural fine art pearl/satin paper – 285gsm, archival standard. Your selected print is signed and numbered on the back by Jean-Marc Caimi + Valentina Piccinni, presented in an archival sleeve and envelope enclosed with the book.
Printed example:
Giclée Print on Hahnemühle Pearl Natural, 285gsm paper, signed and numbered verso by Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni
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– PRINT OPTION 1: Covered olive tree (B+W; each is 1/3) – 2 remaining
Giclée Print image size 132x194mm on 148x210mm paper
– PRINT OPTION 2: Olive trees mirrored (B+W; each is 1/3) – 3 remaining
Giclée Print image size 194x132mm on 210x148mm paper
– PRINT OPTION 3: In the olive grove at night (B+W; each is 1/3) – 1 remaining
Giclée Print image size 194x132mm on 210x148mm paper
– PRINT OPTION 4: Infected olive tree at night (Colour; each is 1/3) – 3 remaining
Giclée Print image size 132x194mm on 148x210mm paper
– PRINT OPTION 5: Olive tree with light sparks (B+W; each is 1/3) – 3 remaining
Giclée Print image size 194x132mm on 210x148mm paper
– PRINT OPTION 6: Olive tree grafting science (Colour; each is 1/3) – 3 remaining
Giclée Print image size 194x132mm on 210x148mm paper
** For full details about this project see the FASTIDIOSA book page
