Anohni Curates "Jesus as a Girl" at Made in Cloister, Naples
From October 17, 2026, to March 6, 2027, Anohni will showcase "Jesus as a Girl" at Made in Cloister in Naples. This exhibition, characterized by its low lighting, includes wall-mounted masks and collages that address Campania's responses to fascism, colonialism, and the oil sector, alongside swans gliding over an unseen lake. A prominent white sculpture, crafted with local artisans, represents the "Angel of Death," drawing inspiration from Kali and symbolizing renewal. Anohni's current work contrasts with her 1995 creation "Miracle Now," which emphasized regeneration from waste materials. The exhibition delves into themes of despair and optimism, indicating that the present can transform past tragedies and encourage both personal and communal rebirth, unveiling latent energies.
Key facts
- "Jesus as a Girl" is curated by Anohni at Made in Cloister in Naples
- The exhibition runs from 17 October 2026 to 6 March 2027
- Made in Cloister is located at Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 48, Naples
- A central white sculpture, the "Angel of Death" referencing Kali, was made on site by Anohni with Neapolitan artisans
- Collages on the cloister walls use newspaper cuttings referencing Campania reactions to fascism, colonialism, and the oil industry
- The altar is made from discarded materials found in the nearby former Lanificio
- The show is compared with Anohni's 1995 theatrical work "Miracle Now: New criteria for Hope in the Midst of Apocalypse"
- Anohni's voice is part of the installation, accompanying the swans and the sculpture
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Made in Cloister
- ex Lanificio
- Rivista Segno
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Campania
- Piazza Enrico de Nicola