tangible vs. virtual

The tasks that many designers nowadays would do on computer, Monguzzi prefers to do with his hands. He uses traditional tools, like pens and scissors, arranging printed spreads, cutting and drawing, and truly enjoying the materiality of the process. His works therefore have a strong tactile quality and his books and catalogues sometimes remind the viewer of sculptural objects that unfold in space and time.

i have always remained a child and never ceased asking: why? —bruno monguzzi


Bruno Monguzzi wearing glasses, looking at the camera

our work is rather like that of the translator. a good translator enjoys reading, loves writing and perhaps rewrites a single phrase by shakespeare fifty times till it finally sounds shakespearean. it is no longer monguzzi, but shakespeare in italian. it took all knowledge, understanding, sensibility and culture. it took all of monguzzi for that text to become shakespeare. —bruno monguzzi