Caterina Notte on Female Body, Photography, and Social Responsibility
Caterina Notte (Isernia, 1973) discusses her photographic research centered on the female body, moving from self-portraiture exploring digital doubles to a socially engaged practice influenced by Alfredo Jaar at Fondazione Ratti. Her series 'Predator' (since 2010) uses gauze to convey strength and fragility, inverting the observer-observed dynamic, and extends to TikTok with 'Predator Ubiquity'. '49dolls' examines the transition between childhood and adolescence, focusing on bodily transformation and self-judgment. Notte critiques the objectification of women in art and media, advocating for a representation of authentic beauty beyond stereotypes. She also comments on the situation in Afghanistan, emphasizing the fragility of feminist gains and the need to keep attention on women's stories. Notte currently lives between Costa Smeralda and Germany.
Key facts
- Caterina Notte was born in Isernia in 1973.
- She studied Architecture and Economics in Rome.
- She currently lives between Costa Smeralda and Germany.
- Her early photography explored digital doubles and clones.
- Alfredo Jaar was a visiting professor at Fondazione Ratti.
- The series 'Predator' began in 2010.
- 'Predator Ubiquity' is a TikTok project.
- '49dolls' addresses the transition between childhood and adolescence.
Entities
Artists
- Caterina Notte
- Alfredo Jaar
Institutions
- Fondazione Ratti
- Artribune
Locations
- Isernia
- Rome
- Costa Smeralda
- Germany
- Afghanistan