Popvlvsque Alessio Photograph by Carlo Matteo Golia & Pietro de Tilla

Part of the Popvlvsque Collection counting only 10 pieces, this photograph captures a man dressed as a Roman centurion with a historical monument behind him. He poses for tourists upon payment, a mechanism inviting one to reflect on the mutual exploitation character of their interaction. The shot simultaneously evokes the glory of Ancient Rome while hinting at history-themed colossals shot in Cinecittà Studios, Rome.