Dora García's Participatory Performance 'Cittadini!' at Palazzo Forti for ArtVerona
On Friday, October 10, 2026, at 11 PM, Spanish artist Dora García will unveil 'Cittadini!', an interactive performance at Palazzo Forti in Verona during ArtVerona. Collaborating with Marlene Fantoni and under the curation of Laura Lamonea, the work delves into Verona's historical backdrop while engaging with local migration organizations. It links the Famedio memorial, which honors Veronese individuals who fell in colonial conflicts and World War I, to current discussions on citizenship, especially concerning migrants and exclusionary policies. García also highlights Achille Forti's 1937 donation, which was overshadowed by racial laws enacted in 1938. In a recent interview, she criticized far-right exploitation of migration issues and championed civil rights for everyone. Acción Cultural Española supports this initiative, which will transform the courtyard into an inclusive space.
Fatti principali
- Dora García's participatory performance 'Cittadini!' will take place at Palazzo Forti, Verona, on October 10, 2026, at 11 PM.
- The performance is part of the ArtVerona program and is created in collaboration with Marlene Fantoni, curated by Laura Lamonea.
- It is set in the courtyard of Palazzo Forti, specifically the Famedio, which commemorates Veronese fallen in colonial wars and World War I.
- The work addresses citizenship, migration, and exclusionary politics, referencing Achille Forti's 1937 donation and the 1938 racial laws.
- García's research included Italy's political situation and the 'Ceuta crisis', highlighting far-right manipulation of migration.
- The performance involves local associations and features recited texts and collectively made signs.
- It is supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and part of 'Secondo Tempo | Palazzo Forti', promoted by Comune di Verona, Musei Civici – GAM, and Fondazione Cariverona.
- García's previous works include 'The Messenger' (2002), 'Lācis/Benjamin (The Bug Series)' (2025), and 'To Induce the Spirit of the Image' (2016).
Entità
Artisti
- Dora García
- Marlene Fantoni
- Laura Lamonea
- Elena Bordignon
- Achille Forti
- Michelangelo Miccolis
- Mar i Lyn Diniz
- Mussolini
Istituzioni
- ArtVerona
- Palazzo Forti
- MNCARS
- Museo Madre
- Real Orto Botanico di Napoli
- Museu Tàpies
- MUAC
- Acción Cultural Española (AC/E)
- Comune di Verona
- Musei Civici – GAM
- Fondazione Cariverona
- ATP DIARY
Luoghi
- Verona
- Italy
- Madrid
- Spain
- Naples
- Barcelona
- Mexico
- Ceuta