We are now in the midst of the holiday season, a time when everyone seems a bit kinder and more romantic, but also when some enjoy a touch of irony. Amidst various memes and Instagram posts, what amused us most were the photographs by Laura Baiardini (on Instagram @baiardiny), specializing in still life photography, photo post-production, and a passion for props and color palettes. With an extremely contemporary aesthetic and vibrant colors, Baiardini’s images capture attention for their humor and meticulously crafted compositions, akin to a movie set. Her inspiration primarily stems from social media and everything around her, «even from an Esselunga meat jelly». Through these specific shots, Laura Baiardini highlights an unusual side of the holiday season that, deep down, we all experience. From terrible gifts to family psychodramas, we all come out feeling exhausted and full, in every sense. But let’s not dwell too long—enjoy scrolling through the images.

Courtesy Laura Baioni