Bonheur du jour: Domestic Distance at Ciaccia Levi's Turin Apartment
In Turin, the apartment of Ciaccia Levi showcases "Bonheur du jour," an exhibition that merges art with furniture and everyday activities, redefining traditional display methods. The architecture influences how visitors navigate and perceive the space, transforming the concept of home into a sensory experience. Chalisée Naamani's "I Promised You" (2026) necessitates a shift in perspective for proper viewing, while Ibuki Inoue's "Vacances and Loophole" (2026) reinterprets daily life. Srijon Chowdhury's "My Good Ear" (2022) integrates art with furnishings, challenging familiar perceptions. Leonardo Devito's "Bar Centrale" (2026) complicates the nature of objects, and Francesco Gennari's "Autoritratto su menta" (2023) occupies a transitional area. Amber Andrews's "Cat's out of the bag" (2024) and Kenny Dunkan's "HIGHER FREQUENCIES" (2026) delve into themes of intimacy. Sean Townley's "CF/SG/SS" (2015) alters viewpoints, transforming the house-gallery into a vibrant cultural environment.
Key facts
- Bonheur du jour is staged in Ciaccia Levi's apartment in Turin, where works coexist with furniture and daily objects.
- Chalisée Naamani's I Promised You (2026) is installed inside a wardrobe, requiring viewers to deviate toward a storage space.
- Ibuki Inoue's Vacances and Loophole (2026) are placed above the bed, entering the room's private sphere.
- Srijon Chowdhury's My Good Ear (2022) hangs above a chair, foregrounding the proximity between art and furnishing.
- Leonardo Devito's Bar Centrale (2026) rests on an antique piece of furniture that retains its function.
- Francesco Gennari's Autoritratto su menta (con camicia bianca) (2023) occupies a transit zone near the entrance.
- Amber Andrews's Cat's out of the bag (2024) is installed on the terrace, at the margin of the house.
- Kenny Dunkan's diptych HIGHER FREQUENCIES (2026) is placed above the bed, and Sean Townley's CF/SG/SS (2015) is arranged vertically between wall and floor.
Entities
Artists
- Chalisée Naamani
- Ibuki Inoue
- Srijon Chowdhury
- Leonardo Devito
- Francesco Gennari
- Amber Andrews
- Kenny Dunkan
- Sean Townley
- Antoine Levi
- Alina Chaiderov
Institutions
- Ciaccia Levi
Locations
- Turin
- Italy