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Naomi Makowska: Uncovering Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy

• Absence as Presence: Many of her frames feature empty chairs, unopened doors, or clothes on a line with no wind. The human subject is implied, never shown.
• The Glitch as Poetry: Unlike digital artists who use glitches for shock, Makowska treats analog imperfections—scratches, light leaks, chemical burns—as emotional punctuation.
• Feminine Interiority: Her work often critiques the male gaze by turning the lens inward. When a figure appears, it is usually her own obscured silhouette, reclaiming the act of looking as an act of self-reflection.

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Makowska's research primarily examines the lives of women in early modern society, particularly in Italy. Her major academic work, such as her doctoral dissertation titled "Ordinary or Transgressive Women? The Home, the City and the Inquisition in Early Modern Modena," investigates how women navigated urban spaces and religious scrutiny. naomi makowska

Spatial Dynamics: Examining how knowledge was shared in both public squares (piazzas) and private domestic spaces. Professional Contributions and Teaching Absence as Presence: Many of her frames feature

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