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Both works have a cut corner: it might seem intentional... and that’s the “official” version I had agreed on with Dario.

But I feel it’s only fair to tell you exactly how it happened...

Dario was in his studio working on the second piece (the first one was already finished). I was working with Franca on the digital archive, with our backs turned to Dario.

By accident, Dario spills some paint on the corner of the piece he was working on... I turned around to help him stop the paint from dripping off the palette... and instead, I made things worse... I spilled it on the other artwork too. Help!

But Dario didn’t get upset. He calmly said: “You know what we’ll do? Let’s cut off the damaged corner. Don’t worry, dear Giovanni... you know, in Japanese culture there’s a concept where a broken vase gains a new life through its cracks – usually filled with gold or precious materials – and becomes even more valuable.

The meaning behind it is simple: don’t be afraid or ashamed of your wounds... embrace them.”

It was probably the most satisfying time I’ve ever used scissors and a utility knife!!!

Technical specifications:

• Milan, 2003
• 52 x 72 cm – unique piece
• Mixed media on paper
• Courtesy of the Dario Fo and Franca Rame Foundation

This work was donated by the Franca Rame Dario Fo Archive.

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