Carbotta and Benassi at Palazzoirreale: Time, Matter, Body
The 'Frammenti di durata' exhibition is hosted at Palazzoirreale in Canelli, Italy, from September 20 to October 25, 2026. Curated by Maria Chiara Valacchi, the show features artists Ludovica Carbotta and Jacopo Benassi. Carbotta, who hails from Turin and was born in 1982, presents 'Die Telamonen', which includes 'Fausto Telamon' (2020-2026) that engages with the villa's architecture and a vine planted specifically for this event. Meanwhile, Benassi, born in La Spezia in 1970, displays 'Rivoluzione (musica analfabeta)', a performance alongside musician Michele Lombardelli, utilizing distorted brass instruments and electronic filters. Established in 2024 by Fondazione Bosca ETS, Palazzoirreale serves as a contemporary art center that highlights time as a tangible aspect of the artworks.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Frammenti di durata' runs from September 20 to October 25, 2026, at Palazzoirreale in Canelli.
- Curated by Maria Chiara Valacchi, featuring Ludovica Carbotta and Jacopo Benassi.
- Carbotta presents 'Die Telamonen', including 'Fausto Telamon' (2020-2026), a sculpture supporting a vine planted for the occasion.
- Benassi presents 'Rivoluzione (musica analfabeta)', a performance with Michele Lombardelli using distorted brass instruments.
- Palazzoirreale is a contemporary art center founded in 2024 by Fondazione Bosca ETS, initiated by Polina Bosca, with creative direction by Diana Berti.
- The venue is a historic liberty villa in Canelli, near the UNESCO-listed Cattedrali Sotterranee.
- Carbotta is a Turin-based artist born in 1982; Benassi is from La Spezia, born in 1970.
- Benassi previously exhibited at Palazzo Ducale in Genoa.
Entities
Artists
- Ludovica Carbotta
- Jacopo Benassi
- Maria Chiara Valacchi
- Michele Lombardelli
- Polina Bosca
- Diana Berti
Institutions
- Palazzoirreale
- Fondazione Bosca ETS
- Collezione da Tiffany
- Palazzo Ducale di Genova
Locations
- Canelli
- Italy
- Turin
- La Spezia
- Genoa