Nicolò Tomaini's Exhibition at Palazzo delle Paure, Lecco

Nicolò Tomaini (Bellano, 1989) presents a solo exhibition at Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco, curated by Lucrezia Arrigoni. The show features a selection of works from the past decade, critically examining the dematerialization of physicality and human relationships in the digital age. Tomaini's early works, such as 'Nuovi Regimi,' targeted social networks, while later series like 'Loading Portraits' explore the waiting time for image loading, and 'Silicio' investigates the computational processes leading to image disappearance. The exhibition includes assemblages that juxtapose ancient materials like iron and stone with modern smartphones and tablets, described as technological menhirs feeding on ego. The 'Petrolio' series uses pop-ups over old landscapes to critique how digital platforms distort sexuality and corporeality. 'Ritratto di amanti' repeats phrases like 'last access' and 'block contact,' conveying anxiety over the lack of physical presence and the illusory virtual connection. The exhibition traces Tomaini's evolving critique from social media to broader digital control, emphasizing the loss of singularity and the rise of mass manipulation.