Colosseum 007-06

Roma

The Colosseum today is almost two millennia old and that history is clearly played out on its surfaces. An attempt by preservationists to prevent further erosion of the stone, concrete and brick work has resulted in new layers of occupation, one part of which these images seek to explore.

The Roma series collects a few images of the conspicuous hand-forged ‘staples’ that are keeping the Colosseum from further collapse. A temporary solution, these pieces have been in place long enough now to carry their own experience.

2006