Artissima Fair in Turin Showcases Politically Engaged Contemporary Art

The Artissima contemporary art fair took place in Turin during November, featuring galleries that represent artists with strong political and social engagement. Highlighted galleries included Mor Charpentier, Zilberman Gallery, LAVERONICA, NOME, and Prometeo Gallery. The event presented works addressing themes such as colonial history, migration, censorship, and land rights. Notable artists featured were Carlos Motta, who used AI to reinterpret 16th-century colonial imagery; Rosella Biscotti, who performed a maritime journey with a marble block; Itamar Gov, who created balloon sculptures referencing war; and Daniela Ortiz, who painted decolonized museum spaces. Other artists like Uriel Orlow, Cian Dayrit, and Heba Y. Amin also presented works examining historical narratives and power structures.