Italian Pavilion at Gwangju Biennale Explores Identity in Digital Age
At the 16th Gwangju Biennale, the Italian Pavilion showcases 'The Look is A Li(k)e,' under the curation of Irene Campolmi. This exhibition features a blend of three Italian and two Korean artists who delve into themes of identity and appearance across both physical and digital landscapes. It offers a critique of appearance politics, examining how 'look' can represent both a digital 'like' and a social deception. Participating artists include SAGG Napoli, Dew Kim, Ru Kim, Raffaela Naldi Rossano, and Davide Stucchi, each contributing unique viewpoints. The exhibition, which corresponds with the Biennale's theme 'You Must Change Your Life,' is set to take place from September 5, 2026, to February 14, 2027, at the Donggok Museum, with a preview on September 4. It is organized by the Italian Cultural Institute of Seoul.
Key facts
- The Italian Pavilion at the 16th Gwangju Biennale presents 'The Look is A Li(k)e'.
- Curated by Irene Campolmi.
- Features three Italian and two Korean artists.
- Theme: identity and appearance between physical and digital.
- Artists: SAGG Napoli, Dew Kim, Ru Kim, Raffaela Naldi Rossano, Davide Stucchi.
- Exhibition runs September 5, 2026 to February 14, 2027 at Donggok Museum.
- Preview on September 4.
- Part of Biennale theme 'You Must Change Your Life'.
- Organized by Italian Cultural Institute of Seoul in collaboration with Donggok Museum.
Entities
Artists
- SAGG Napoli
- Dew Kim
- Ru Kim
- Raffaela Naldi Rossano
- Davide Stucchi
- Irene Campolmi
- SAGG NAPOLI
Institutions
- Italian Cultural Institute of Seoul
- Donggok Museum
- Gwangju Biennale
- Italian Pavilion
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Seoul
Locations
- Gwangju
- South Korea
- Italy
- Korea
- Seoul
Sources
- Rivista Segno —
- segnonline —
- Artslife —