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Path of Totality is the first monograph dedicated to the work of Monia Ben Hamouda and is published on the occasion of her exhibition at Museo Casa Rusca in Locarno, curated by Gioia Dal Molin. Drawing on the metaphor of the total solar eclipse—the "path of totality" is the area on Earth in which this phenomenon can be seen—the book reflects on night, suspension, and the conditions of making art in a time of political and existential uncertainty. Conceived as the "crystallization of a moment," the publication brings together images and texts in a porous, polyphonic structure. Contributions by Övül Ö. Durmuşoğlu, Beya Othmani, and Sira Pizà expand the project through multiple perspectives, situating Ben Hamouda's work within Mediterranean, spiritual, and political contexts.
Monia Ben Hamouda (born 1991 in Milan) is an Italian-Tunisian artist. Her artistic research explores diverse cultural identities and their iconographic traditions. Through sculptures, installations, and large-scale paintings made with a variety of materials—from iron to wood to spices—she delves into the knowledge, traditions, and history of the Arab world.
