Nemi Ships

In 2013, the italian architect Dario Del Buffalo was signing copies of his book when he overheard a one in a million conversation. A young men commented to a woman he was with meanwhile he was looking the book: Helen, look! That´s your mosaic! The woman replied: Yes! That´s my mosaic! Many dictators have been very passionate about the past and looking forward to give propaganda messages to their people through archeology and history. As a means of political control, they don´t only recreate the physical monuments or spaces, but they wanted to associate meanings according to their ideals. What does Caligula, Mussolini and a NYC woman who lives in Park Avenue have in common? Watch this video:  Nemi Ships