Le imperfezioni: Paul Thorel Prize III Edition at MACRO Rome
The MACRO museum in Rome is hosting the third edition of the Paul Thorel Prize, titled "Le imperfezioni," which will run until September 30, 2026. Curated by Sara Dolfi Agostini, the exhibition showcases works from Italian artists Caterina De Nicola, Irene Fenara, and Lorenza Longhi. It explores the dynamics between imagery, technology, and authority, presenting imperfection as a form of resistance to techno-capitalism. The artists incorporate leftover materials and traditional methods to comment on digital infrastructure. Founded in 2014 by the Fondazione Paul Thorel, the prize offers artists a residency, funding, fees, and exhibition chances. The selection committee comprised Ilaria Bonacossa, Michele Bertolino, Valentino Catricalà, and Gea Politi, with jury members Andrea Bellini and Eva Fabbris.
Key facts
- The third edition of the Paul Thorel Prize, titled 'Le imperfezioni', is on view at MACRO in Rome until September 30, 2026.
- The exhibition features artists Caterina De Nicola, Irene Fenara, and Lorenza Longhi.
- The curator is Sara Dolfi Agostini, also a jury member.
- The prize was founded by the Fondazione Paul Thorel, established in 2014 by artist and programmer Paul Thorel (1956-2020).
- Winners receive a residency in Naples, a production budget, a fee, and a publication with Nero Editions.
- The selection committee included Ilaria Bonacossa, Michele Bertolino, Valentino Catricalà, and Gea Politi; jury also included Andrea Bellini and Eva Fabbris.
- The exhibition explores themes of imperfection as resistance to techno-capitalist optimization and control.
- The show is described as a journey 'from cosmic space to the underground', making visible hidden digital infrastructure.
Entities
Artists
- Caterina De Nicola
- Irene Fenara
- Lorenza Longhi
- Paul Thorel
- Sara Dolfi Agostini
- Trevor Paglen
- Nadim Samman
- Lev Manovich
- Antonio Somaini
- Ilaria Bonacossa
- Michele Bertolino
- Valentino Catricalà
- Gea Politi
- Andrea Bellini
- Eva Fabbris
- Laura Cocciolillo
Institutions
- MACRO
- Fondazione Paul Thorel
- Nero Editions
- KW Berlin
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Naples
- Berlin
- Germany