Young Artist Michela Carlotta Tumiati Reimagines Abramović's Barcolana Motto with 'Lima' Posters Across Florence

In March 2020, Michela Carlotta Tumiati, a 29-year-old artist from Lodi living in Florence, placed posters labeled 'Lima' in various spots around Florence just before Italy implemented its nationwide quarantine. These posters convey the message 'We're all in the same boat,' inspired by Marina Abramović's 2018 artwork for the 50th Barcolana regatta in Trieste, where she is seen with a flag bearing the same words. Tumiati's adaptation includes the maritime signal flag for 'L,' known as 'Lima,' indicating 'The ship is under quarantine.' Her intention is to highlight a shared issue that affects everyone, a concern magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tumiati, who studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, has a background in design, architecture, and restoration, and her father, a doctor in Bergamo, was among the initial cases. The posters emphasize that art should resonate with the public and integrate into daily life.