On These Streets by Andrea Ciulu

[Daily.xyz](https://daily.xyz/exhibition/10022) - On These Streets is a nuanced exploration of memory, particularly focusing on the intriguing concept of artificial memories—those vivid, imagined experiences that, despite never having been lived, resonate deeply as if they were one's own. Growing up in Italy during the 1990s, Ciulu was captivated by the allure of hip-hop and urban culture, primarily emanating from the United States. This fascination was not merely passive; it was an immersive experience facilitated by music videos, songs, and lyrics that painted vivid narratives of life in distant American cities. On These Streets is reflective of a broader Information Age experience where the boundaries between real and artificial memories blur. This is encapsulated in the widespread "I grew up on these streets" meme, highlighting a collective nostalgia for places and experiences that are, in essence, fictional yet hold a profound emotional truth.