Cromostudio
Cromostudio, founded in 2008 by Belgian researcher Marianna Lemus-Boskovitch and Italian photographer-scholar Massimiliano Lacertosa, operates as a nomadic research studio investigating the construction of meaning across cultures. Bridging Marianna’s multicultural artistic perspective and Massimiliano’s photographic practice and Daoist philosophy research, Cromostudio fosters a unique cross-disciplinary dialogue. Working between Hong Kong and Europe, the studio produces experimental mixed-media visual works that explore how language and perception shape understanding. Their projects reflect a shared fascination with the interplay of cultural narratives and visual expression.
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Marianna Lemus-Boskovitch (Artist)
Marianna Lemus-Boskovitch joined Cromostudio in 2010. She works with Massimiliano, combining their creative visions and skills to conceptualise artistic projects including photography exhibitions. Coming from a multicultural background and working as a research consultant in cultural heritage and creative industries, Marianna brings her expertise in shaping artistic projects - focusing on bringing them to the public. Marianna holds a MSc in Development Economics from SOAS University of London. She is now a Hong Kong based freelance consultant in impact measurement of cultural heritage conservation projects, public artwork and community-based art interventions.
Massimiliano Lacertosa (Artist)
Massimiliano Lacertosa founded Cromostudio in 2008 after earning a BA in Philosophy and Art Theory (University of Bologna) and an MA in Photography and Visual Design (NABA, Milan). From 2008 to 2014, he worked as a freelance photographer and writer in Stockholm, Toronto, and Bologna, contributing to art magazines focused on architecture, design, and culture.
In 2014, he pursued a Master's in Contemporary Art and Art Theory of Asia and Africa at SOAS University of London, followed by a PhD at the same institution. His doctoral research, supported by the Confucius China Studies Program, included extensive fieldwork in China and studies at Beijing Normal University, deepening his engagement with the Chinese language and culture.
From 2020 to 2023, Massimiliano was Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, teaching Comparative and Chinese Philosophy. He is currently a Research Fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an Honorary Research Fellow at Warwick.
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