Nancy Lupo's 'Paraselene' at Spazio Veda in Milan

Nancy Lupo's solo exhibition 'Paraselene' at Spazio Veda in Milan runs until July 4, 2026. The show takes its title from a rare atmospheric halo phenomenon that creates the illusion of multiple moons, signaling a perceptual shift. Works include large spherical sculptures evoking celestial bodies, kinetic elements, a video installation, and everyday objects transformed into 'devices of mild disturbance.' The exhibition emphasizes experience over interpretation, drawing on the Magic card game where 'Paraselene' dispels spells. Curator Alan Longino's accompanying text, built from biographical fragments, highlights the artist's focus on what objects 'can do' rather than what they 'mean.' Lupo's practice oscillates between familiarity and estrangement, with forms featuring cavities, joints, and voids. The show is described as an 'exercise in disenchantment,' inviting viewers to abandon interpretive shortcuts.