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“Pecunia non olet” from the Latin “Money has no smell”, like saying that money is just money, talking and reflecting on its value today means discussing our society and our values, and the system of things and rules we make part.
Capitalism has as its philosophical origin, a 1776 book “Investigation into the nature and cause of the wealth of nations” by the Scottish philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790). His thought, in the twentieth century, was taken up by various economic schools, inspiring the neoliberal deregulation of the 1980s.
Using his face as a wall mounted money container, visible inside, becomes a sign that plays with the very idea of money and value, its purpose and its use, in a broader discourse where design should not more than just responding to mere functionalism, but being a narrator and spokesperson for different concepts and visions, which are able to create discussion and give value to our domesticity.
“Pecunia non olet” from the Latin “Money has no smell”, like saying that money is just money, talking and reflecting on its value today means discussing our society and our values, and the system of things and rules we make part.
Capitalism has as its philosophical origin, a 1776 book “Investigation into the nature and cause of the wealth of nations” by the Scottish philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790). His thought, in the twentieth century, was taken up by various economic schools, inspiring the neoliberal deregulation of the 1980s.
Using his face as a wall mounted money container, visible inside, becomes a sign that plays with the very idea of money and value, its purpose and its use, in a broader discourse where design should not more than just responding to mere functionalism, but being a narrator and spokesperson for different concepts and visions, which are able to create discussion and give value to our domesticity.
“A HEAD FULL OF MONEY” is made in lasercutting, through several layers of acrylic, 100% recyclable and sustainable in its production process (which can also come from recycling). Its assembly was done by hand and the glues and materials used they have no environmental impact.
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“Pecunia non olet” dal latino «Il denaro non ha odore», come dire che il denaro è solo denaro, parlare e riflettere sul suo valore significa oggi discutere della nostra società e dei nostri valori, e del sistema di cose e regole di cui facciamo parte.
Il capitalismo ha come origine filosofica, un libro del 1776 “Indagine sulla natura e la causa della ricchezza delle nazioni “ del filosofo scozzese Adam Smith (1723-1790). Il suo pensiero, nel Novecento è stato ripreso da diverse scuole economiche ispirando la deregulation neoliberista degli Anni 80.
Usare il suo volto come contenitore di denaro a parete, visibile al suo interno, diventa un segno che gioca con l’ idea stessa del denaro e del valore, il suo fine e il suo utilizzo, in un discorso più ampio dove il design non deve più solo rispondere al mero funzionalismo, ma essere narratore e portavoce di concetti e visioni diverse, che riescano a creare discussione e dare valore alla nostra domesticità.
“A HEAD FULL OF MONEY” è realizzato in lasercutting , attraverso diversi strati di acrilico, riciclabile al 100% e sostenibile nel suo processo di produzione ( che può provenire anche dal riciclo ).Il suo assemblaggio è avvenuto a mano e i collanti e i materiali utilizzati non hanno nessun impatto ambientale.
