Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg: 'Song of the Sirens' at Gió Marconi, Milan
From October 1 to December 19, 2026, the Gió Marconi gallery in Milan will present 'Song of the Sirens,' an exhibition featuring the works of Swedish artist Nathalie Djurberg and composer Hans Berg. This marks Djurberg's fifth solo showcase, transforming the venue into a twilight setting with clay sculptures and captivating stop-motion animations. The thematic focus on desire and devotion prompts visitors to reflect on personal aspirations. Accompanying the visuals, Berg's music enhances the multisensory experience, enveloping the space with fog and oversized floral displays. Djurberg emphasizes the exploration of longing as a central element of the exhibition.
Key facts
- 'Song of the Sirens' is the fifth solo exhibition by Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg at Gió Marconi, Milan.
- The exhibition runs from 1 October to 19 December 2026.
- The show features stop-motion animations, sculptures, monumental flowers, and fog-filled installations.
- Anatomical fragments (nose, ear, buttocks) are enlarged and transformed into monumental presences.
- Djurberg and Berg have collaborated since 2004.
- The interview was conducted by Arianna Maria Leva and published by ATP DIARY.
- Djurberg states the work is about worship and longing, asking 'What is our own golden calf?'
- Berg describes the creative process as a pinball game where every bounce changes the trajectory.
Entities
Artists
- Nathalie Djurberg
- Hans Berg
- Arianna Maria Leva
- Fabio Mantegna
- Isabel Asha Penzlien
Institutions
- Gió Marconi
- ATP DIARY
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Sweden
- via Tadino 15