FROM FREE HUGS TO FREE SEXRemember the "Free Hugs" viral thing? That handwritten sign on a piece of cardboard, held by someone standing in the middle of the street, hoping some brave soul would go in for a little spontaneous affection. It became a full-blown phenomenon a couple of decades ago—a simple, feel-good gesture that, at the time, actually felt kind of revolutionary.
It all started with the “Free Hugs” movement back in 2004 in Australia, when a guy named Juan Mann hit the streets with his sign, just looking for a bit of human connection. It didn’t take long for the video to blow up on YouTube and turn into a symbol of hope, empathy, and human closeness—at a time when the world was already getting lost in screens and fast-paced routines.
A lot has changed since then. And while the cardboard + message + spontaneity combo is still around, let’s just say it’s taken a few… interesting turns.
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THE NUDES OF GIOACCHINO DELL ERBAGioacchino Dell Erba, photographer and chef. Whether behind the camera or in the kitchen, he fully immerses himself in the expression of his creativity. For him, photography—both digital and analog—is a powerful tool that allows him to capture not just images but also emotions and deep narratives. Each shot is an opportunity to tell a story, to immortalize a unique moment that conveys a particular mood or feeling.
Both worlds, photography and gastronomy, share fundamental elements such as craftsmanship, patience, and meticulous attention to detail. In both fields, Gioacchino dedicates himself entirely to his craft, always striving for perfection in every creation while never losing sight of the beauty found in imperfection and the spontaneity of the moment.
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