Contemporanea Attitude

Performance of relaxation
Tuesday evening, 10:37 p.m. The laptop snaps shut after a day of back-to-back meetings and the phone immediately lights up.

Philippe Petit, the tightrope walker who brought Manhattan to a halt
On August 7, 1974, at 7:15 in the morning, Manhattan wakes up as it always does. The noise of traffic beginning to rise from the streets

A story over for one, but not for the other
The story of “it’s practically over”: when theoretical love keeps you glued to the chat, but in reality, it doesn’t exist

Luana’s 13 voice messages
Between the couch, Netflix, and endless voice messages, life with Luana is a whirlwind of messages, flowers, and everyday micro-dramas

David Bowie and Ziggy Stardust: an alter ego and an icon. Actually, two.
There are different personalities that coexist within the same person, as if they are part of oneself yet, at the same time, distinct.

THE CABLE CAR, WHICH RHYMES WITH CLAUSTROPHOBIA.
A woman faces her claustrophobia trapped in a cable car with a stranger. A tense moment turns into an unexpected insight about fear.

Frankenstein is not a monster. He is Mary Shelley’s creature.
A portrait of Mary Shelley and the night that gave life to Frankenstein. A story of creativity, rebellion, and a young woman claiming her voice.

Isabella d’Este: grace, tenacity, and the Renaissance
Isabella d’Este, Renaissance mind and icon, transforms Mantua into a cultural hub and leaves an indelible mark on art, fashion, and history

Semi-serious survival guide for the self-esteem crusher (usually in beige)
A casual encounter with someone who undermines you can shake your confidence. With humor and awareness, you can walk away lighter

The filter of truth. Maybe.
A short tale about filters, identity, and the blurred line between who we are and who we imagine ourselves to be

The Woman who freed women’s breath: Rosa Genoni
Rosa Genoni was a designer, activist, and journalist who, in the early 20th century, challenged fashion norms by abolishing the corset – a symbol of female oppression

A brief praise of the velour tracksuit
There was a time when the verb “to wear” carried a precise meaning. Here a brief praise of the velour tracksuit!