"You see the value of things, not just beautiful skin, but there’s much more that comes from deep.”
From antiquities dating back a century to vintage designs from the 1950s onwards, each preserved vintage object represents the fashion and spirit of its era. These objects are full of stories, vibrant and evocative, reminiscent of a youthful moment in history. Simultaneously, modern and contemporary artists and designers continuously explore new possibilities, blending the traditional with the radical. This convergence of the past, present, and future creates a collision of parallel universes, resulting in a theatrical space of artistic expression.
In the present, we find ourselves daydreaming about the past, appreciating various artifacts for their unique personality, the zeitgeist they embody, the craftsmanship they exhibit, and the stories woven into their fabric. Our encounters with these objects resonate deeply within us, giving them a soul. We are curious about their origins, the artisans who created them, and the stories they have shared with individuals and families. We strive to answer these questions, but there is an even more important question to ponder: where will these objects go next, and with whom will they continue to tell their wonderful stories? Art truly reflects the spectator and is intertwined with life itself.
Founded in 2023, Pergamena Gallery starts from Italy and dedicated to the discovery of objects from around the world. Pergamena represents our commitment to counter cultural homogeneity, to seek our inner sense of home, and ultimately, our obsession with beautiful things. The invention of oil painting held great importance for the Venetians, the Antinous face left an indelible mark on modern Greek sculpture, and one day in the future, a Pergamena object may hold significant meaning for you.
“你所看到事物的价值，不仅仅是美丽的皮肤，还有来自其他地方的更多东西。”
从一个世纪前的古物到五十年代后的中古风格，每一件保留至今的中古器物都代表一种时代风尚，它们充满故事且活力四射，它们棱角分明又温润如玉，来自世界更加青春的时刻。同时，现当代的艺术家与设计师们也不断诠释出新的可能性，在传统与激进之间自洽，将其并置，过去、现在与未来在平行宇宙里交集，对撞由此产生，空间也成为一个戏剧场所。
我们在现时的白昼里梦寻着过去，我们热爱各类器物，因为它们表现的个性美感、代表的时代精神、内涵的手工技艺，以及背后的传承故事，当然也可能只是因为我们与器物相遇时的共振一瞬。
好奇心赋予器物灵魂，它们来源何处？由谁制作？又与某个人或家族发生过什么故事？我们将竭尽所能回答这些问题的答案。但有一个更重要的问题需要你来回答：它将去到哪里？又会与谁继续演绎怎样精彩的故事？毕竟艺术真正要反映的是旁观者，又是生活。
Pergamena 羊皮纸成立于2023年，以意大利为起点，搜寻全球在地的器物。羊皮纸是我们抗衡文化同质的方式，是寻找内心屋宇的途径，归根结底，是一种对美丽事物的痴迷。
或许油画的发明对于威尼斯人之重要，安提诺斯脸对于近代希腊雕塑之重要，便是将来某一天羊皮纸的器物对于你之重要。