Alessandro Caligaris and Antonio L. Falbo on Their Graphic Novels Hoarders and Revolushow

In an interview on Artribune, Alessandro Caligaris and Antonio L. Falbo discuss their graphic novels Hoarders (2014) and Revolushow (2016), both published by Eris Edizioni. Hoarders, written and drawn solely by Caligaris, depicts the space of those living outside the center, among ruins and on the margins. Revolushow, a collaboration between Caligaris and Falbo, shifts perspective to the interior of a non-place that has become the center of contemporary society. The artists explore themes of ruins and idols, the hard core of reality versus its narration, using visual scenarios as metaphors for current events from news, politics, and social issues. They emphasize the role of the graphic novel as a privileged medium that combines image and text, allowing fragmented narration and critical engagement. The duo aims to create complex visual narratives that slow down the reader, encouraging deeper consideration. They reject the label of postmodernism, instead focusing on observing and reinterpreting contemporary society through their work. The interview also touches on their use of cinematic approaches, the balance between image and text, and the importance of the book as a tool for knowledge and public diffusion.