The photo series From Vittorio Veneto to Addis Ababa explores Rome as a microcosmos of Italy’s former empire. It traces a string of streets, from the city centre to the outskirts, of which the names recall former Italian territories. In the centre, streets like Via Vittorio Veneto honour Italian regions, while further out, streets like Piazza Istria refer to areas once under Italy’s influence. The outer streets, such as Piazza Addis Abeba, mark the former African colonies. The series shows how Rome expanded alongside the empire, with architectural changes – from grand and monumental to residential and functional – reflecting the power dynamics between centre and periphery.