Notes
“one bed, two blankets, eighty-five rules” is the third edition of this project by Sabine Hess and Nicolas Polli: the first edition contained sixty- eight rules, the second edition developed in seventy-six rules. Between 2023 and 2025, rules have evolved, changed, and have been added.
Publisher Note
Living before in a long distance relationship, the project documents their trial of living together for the first time. In a humorous and experimental way, the two artists play with norms and ideas surrounding their perception of a “relationship”, giving themselves the freedom to create an intimate body of work. Embedded in the surrounding of the place where they initially met, they confront both the human and creative aspects of living together as a couple. The viewer is invited to enter their new home: A place that, similarly to their relationship, is still in transformation and adaption. A selection of texts are part of the work - they are findings by the artists that reflect on the challenges they experienced during this time. A set of rules of how to navigate a life as a couple but also a personal manifesto of how to grow together.
“We shared conversations, shy smiles, cheap beers, and what would afterwards be the first of a long list of kisses. We met by coincidence, but it happened in such an environment where it was impossible not to get to know and eventually love each other. Coming from two different Cantons and living in two different countries, this place gave us a platform for exchange and togetherness. The next day, with a slight hangover - we drove home together and never left each other’s side. Although physically living in two different places, we managed to keep the initial connection found here. Now, two years later, we decided to move in together - or at least to give it a try. But first we decided to experiment what it would be like by living here for 50 days.”
- Sabine Hess, Nicolas Polli
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| Edition | 1st edition |
| Release Date | 2025 |
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| Printrun | 750 |
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| Subform | Photobook |
| Topics | Distance Relationship |
| Methods | Photography |
| Language | English |
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| Format | Softcover |
| Dimensions | 10.5 × 12.5 cm |
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| Pages | 256 |