Now that we’re spending so much time inside, brightening up your interior with some original artworks is always a good idea. And what better way to shop posters and original prints than by supporting the small business of Roman artists? These 3 designers make illustrations, posters, and graphic work inspired by our beloved city that will look great on your walls.
H501: Unexpected Roman architecture
H501
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How to order: contact Alessandro through daje@h501.roma.it
Alessandro from H501 sees beauty in the ordinary: he creates minimalist and colourful illustrations of Roman buildings most people don’t really pay attention to. “Rome is a very normal city, trust me,” he writes on his website. Through his work, those normal parking garages, houses, and skyscrapers become sophisticated icons. His illustrations give Rome’s neighbourhoods a face and identity: from the Viaduct in Corso Francia in Flaminio to Mercato Metronio in San Giovanni and from the quirky office buildings in Prati to the Gazometro in Ostiense.
You can buy Alessandro’s original work in limited editions (prices start at €100), as well as replica prints (prices start at €15), with or without a frame.
Quartiere Flaminio: Homage to a neighbourhood
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How to order: through their online shop
This project by illustrator Ottavia brights homage to the Flaminio neighbourhood and puts some of its famous sites in the spotlight: from the modern Ponte della Musica to the characteristic architecture of Little London. The photographic style, vintage touch, and bright colours make the illustrations pop, whether they’re put in a living room or inside the interior of a bar or shop.
Ottavia created 8 different designs and they can all be bought (the price is €37) in her online shop. Shipping is free in Italy.
Divisodue: colours and shapes as a visual language
Divisodue
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How to order: contact the designers through hello@divisodue.it or their socials
United by their love for art, designers Gaia and Silvia met each other when they both studied interior & exhibit design. They’ve been friends for years and started their shared studio Divisodue in 2015. They work as creative directors as well as in graphic communication and motion design, and use illustrations to represent it all. Their work is colourful, minimal, and often includes architecture as well as people and their movements.
Both the posters and the illustrations you see on their Instagram can be bought: just contact Gaia and Silvia through their socials to make your order.
Looking for more graphic inspiration to brighten up your home? Take a look at the work of Slurp Design.
All images © 2020 H501, Quartiere Flaminio & Divisodue