Today I wish to return six years back when we were strolling along the Appian Way in Rome and encountered memorable lively statues by Colombian sculptor Fanor Hernández.
Amore’s friend from work lives near Via Appia Antica, one of the oldest Roman roads, and he has a (female) dog. Perfect. In 2016 he and his wife invited us over and we went on quite a lengthy stroll along the Appian Way. We met a million doors and interesting buildings, among them this villa at number 222.
Its previous owner wished to evade taxes and was selling it at a very low price on paper. The state of Italy intervened as is its right and bought it for the requested price in 2002. And then an ancient thermal complex from 2nd Century AD was discovered under the vineyard. Only in Roma. They call this archaeological site Capo di Bove. You can visit it free of charge.
Even more than the site and the villa I was surprised by the sculptures set everywhere on the property. I believe they were merely temporary visitors. We were lucky. They were bronzes by Colombian artist Fanor Hernández displayed under the title “Matter and Life”. Here is the first part of the exhibition. Next week we enter the villa.















For Photographing Public Art Challenge (PPAC) hosted by Marsha at Always Write

This day in my blogging history
This post is full of amazing statues, Manja. I loved the girl in the swing, maybe because I loved to swing as a girl. Lots of joi-de-vivré in these statues. My thought about the sheep “Black Sheep, Black Sheep Have You Any Wool?” Thanks for your lovely PPAC contribution this week, Manja.
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You’re most welcome, Marsha! I had to google this tune because it didn’t sound familiar. I’m glad you like these statues. I loved my swing too but was known to overdo it and get too dizzy. Thank you!
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I think we all did that especially twisting it into circles.
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Beautiful art work and archeology. My favorite is the piece you captioned “such joy.” Significantly (perhaps), she has no head. Sometimes my busy brain gets in the way of simple pleasures….
My family and I walked a bit down the Appian Road in 2007. Thank you for taking me back! p.s. Just a few minutes ago, I read about the Roman mosaics recently found in London. Your post arrived on its heels. A lovely coincidence! (Go Mavs! Beat the Kings!)
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Thank you, Carol Ann. Did you see that? 😮 Even with Luka not playing they won by one point!! What a great team they are right now. I’m glad you got to see the Appian Way for yourself. It’s amazing to think that you’re walking on such old stones. I didn’t even notice that your favourite statue has no head! I assumed she was simply leaning back. 😀 Roman remains are everywhere, in Slovenia too. They surely got around…
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That’s one of the things I love about Rome. You can turn a street corner and find an archaeological dig. Amazing!
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Quite right, Aimer. Then there are sinking holes into which parked cars disappear, underground lakes, etc. Never a dull moment. 😀 Thanks!
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LOL!
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Fabulous Manja 🙂
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Thank you, bushboy! Hope your rain has calmed down and water is retreating.
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It was another day of heavy rain yesterday 😥
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Oh no! 😦
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I too love the girl on the swing. (K)
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Thank you, K. I’m glad. I like the effect that she seems to be floating.
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Gorgeous statutes, but I loved the sheep best
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Thanks, Not Pam. 🙂 I always love seeing them around.
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What an amazing find – but as you say, that is Rome! The sculptures are lovely too, such elegant shapes 🙂
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Thank you, Sarah. I’m glad you like them. A few more coming up next week.
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What beautiful statues! And that girl on the swing…
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Thank you, Bojana. 🙂 By the way, I REALLY love Serbia’s Eurovision entry. She is fabulous. Congratulations.
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Right? For me, it wasn’t love at first sight but I absolutely love it now. It’s daring and provocative. And the words are crazy.
Don’t know if you heard of Konstrakta, but she was a part of a very popular band called Zemlja gruva before she started a solo career . Make sure you listen to them. (I suggest Najlepse zelje and Sudopera first.)
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I did listen to many of their songs just now. I knew already Jače manijače. A Bosnian radio DJ I like (Radio Žica) clearly adores this song. Groovy is right. Thanks.
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Wonderful sculpture, especially the girl on the swing. I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow the fun of swings. 😁
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Thank you, Pepper. No need to outgrow it, I say. 🙂
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The girl on the swing sculpture is my favourite. I can feel the European wind emanating from your blog! Hence, I shall extend my visit 🙂
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Excellent, Sunra Nina. I’m glad the wind pulled you in. And as you can see, it brought you the mention in my today’s post and lots of beasties. 🙂 Thank you for your extended visit!!
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🙂 You are most welcome.
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