This version of Cari Cani translates the expansive, site-specific installation into a compact and collectible format. Rendered on cardboard, the piece distills Furian’s exploration of human-animal relationships into an intimate, tactile object. The choice of cardboard as a medium emphasizes the work’s accessibility and fragility, reinforcing themes of connection and empathy. Its minimalistic dimensions and design allow it to function as both a standalone artwork and a conceptual extension of its larger counterpart. The edition size of 27 reflects a balance between exclusivity and reproducibility, inviting a broader audience to engage with the narrative while maintaining the artwork's unique value. This smaller iteration bridges monumental expression with personal reflection, underscoring Furian’s ability to adapt her vision across different scales and formats. Invitation card for the inauguration of the event "Cari Cani" at Giovanni Lora's house, 28 August 2021. "Gli animali si rivelano nella loro forma ancestrale di lupi, trasformandosi da “migliori amici dell’uomo” a bestie temibili. Le figure canine, siano esse riprodotte attraverso disegni a vetrofania, fotografie o video, appaiono tese e aggressive, lontane dalla loro consueta forma addomesticata. Un’allarmante cave canem ci attende alla soglia, sembra quasi invitarci a non oltrepassarla." - Exibart, "Valentina Furian – Cari Cani"

Sitography: EXIBART, "Valentina Furian – Cari Cani", www.exibart.com, 17/10/20
www.exibart.com/evento-arte/valentina-furian-cari-cani/

FURIAN, Valentina, "Cari Cani", www.valentinafurian.com
www.valentinafurian.com/works/cari-cani

SEGNO ONLINE, "Valentina Furian – Cari Cani", www.segnonline.it, 2020
segnonline.it/valentina-furian-cari-cani/

SOLITO, Elena, "La caverna lunare di cari cani di Valentina Furian da Una Galleria", www.formeuniche.org, 20/11/20
formeuniche.org/valentina-furian-una-galleria/