Apokalupsos: Palermo Exhibition Reopens Philippe Berson's Vucciria Studio
One year following the passing of Philippe Berson (Paris, 1963-2025), the exhibition 'Apokalupsos – pour Philippe Berson' is taking place in Palermo, displaying his sculptures, paintings, and stage costumes created over a span of twenty-five years. Curated by Simone Mannino and presented by Atelier Nostra Signora, the exhibition emphasizes Berson's significant influence on the punk art movement in Palermo. After relocating to Palermo in the late 1990s, he produced innovative assemblages from diverse materials. In 2011, Berson co-founded Atelier Nostra Signora and later established LEMOSCHE in 2013, where he converted an old oven into his last studio. The exhibition, organized into thematic chapters, includes works from various artists and writers and will be open until September 16, 2026, with backing from Gibellina Capitale dell'Arte Contemporanea 2026 and Museo RISO.
Key facts
- Philippe Berson (Paris, 1963-2025) is honored in the exhibition 'Apokalupsos – pour Philippe Berson' in Palermo.
- The exhibition is curated by Simone Mannino under Atelier Nostra Signora.
- It features sculptures, paintings, and stage costumes spanning 25 years of Berson's practice.
- Berson moved to Palermo in the late 1990s and lived there for over 25 years.
- He founded Atelier Nostra Signora in 2011 and LEMOSCHE in 2013.
- His last studio was an ancient oven in the Vucciria market, now reopened as a second exhibition space.
- The show is divided into chapters: K – Kamikaze, S – Sant'Agata e Sebastiano, V – Vudù, M – Mon Amour, C – Colossi, D – Donna Mursi.
- The exhibition runs until September 16, 2026, at Ex Oratorio Atelier Nostra Signora and Forno Studio Berson.
- Contributors include Clément Roussier, Marcello Faletra, Simona D'Amico, Jesse Gagliardi, Allegra Pedretti, Michele Ciacciofera, Gaetano Costa, Lorenzo Spinelli, Gaetano Dragotta, Ruth Kemna, and Marika Pugliatti.
- The exhibition is supported by Gibellina Capitale dell'Arte Contemporanea 2026 and Museo RISO.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Berson
- Simone Mannino
- Clément Roussier
- Marcello Faletra
- Simona D'Amico
- Jesse Gagliardi
- Allegra Pedretti
- Michele Ciacciofera
- Gaetano Costa
- Lorenzo Spinelli
- Gaetano Dragotta
- Ruth Kemna
- Marika Pugliatti
- Rossella Puccio
- Evelina De Castro
Institutions
- Atelier Nostra Signora
- LEMOSCHE
- Museo RISO
- Gibellina Capitale dell'Arte Contemporanea 2026
- Artribune
- RISO Museo Regionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Palermo
- Gibellina Off
- Festival Settimana delle Culture
- Berengo Studio
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Vucciria
- Ex Oratorio of Vicolo Sant'Orsola
- Forno Studio Berson, Via Panettieri 30
- Vicolo Sant'Orsola
- Tunis
- Tunisia
- Venice
- Ex Oratorio
- Forno Berson
- Tunisi
Sources
- Artribune —
- Rivista Segno —
- segnonline —