Francesca Albini

Before art came into my life, in parallel with smartphones and apps, there were very few tools I needed. Paper, pens, perhaps a couple of highlighters, books, photocopies, knowledgeable friends and a landline phone. Later, a desktop computer and a word editing program.This is how I studied, got my degrees and wrote my books. The idea that a different pen or notebook could make any difference to the quality of my work never crossed my mind. With art entering my life, I starte