16 Italian artists share their visions for Phase 2 after lockdown
A survey conducted by Artribune involving 16 Italian artists explored their expectations following the lockdown. The feedback underscored the significance of art, the instability within the art sector, and aspirations for transformative change. Rebecca Moccia highlighted the personal nature of works created during lockdown, while Cesare Pietroiusti regarded the quarantine as a chance to reconnect with Rome. Diego Cibelli called for artists to push for improved support systems. Gabriele De Santis concentrated on music videos, and Alessandro Bulgini critiqued the art world's commercial efficiency. Elena Mazzi questioned ethical issues and the necessity for labor regulations in the digital realm. Giuseppe Pietroniro viewed the crisis as a chance for global transformation, and Valentina Vetturi stressed the need for digital literacy. Gian Maria Tosatti committed to his ongoing projects, whereas Eugenio Tibaldi accepted uncertainty. Giuseppe Stampone proclaimed the pre-COVID art world to be over, and Stefano Arienti expressed a desire for a sustainable and fair cultural European Union.
Key facts
- Artribune surveyed 16 Italian artists about Phase 2 expectations.
- Rebecca Moccia noted more intimate, poetic works during lockdown.
- Cesare Pietroiusti called quarantine an unexpected gift and praised Rome's beauty.
- Diego Cibelli advocated for active artist roles in society and better international promotion.
- Gabriele De Santis responded with music videos.
- Alessandro Bulgini criticized the art world's commercial-globalized efficiency.
- Elena Mazzi stressed ethical questions and labor regulation in digital art.
- Giuseppe Pietroniro sees crisis as chance for global change and cultural investment.
- Valentina Vetturi observed lack of digital literacy and importance of digital identity.
- Gian Maria Tosatti affirmed he will continue his work with rigor.
- Eugenio Tibaldi described dismantling certainties to embrace uncertainty.
- Giuseppe Stampone invoked Universal Deluge as purification, declaring pre-COVID art world dead.
- Stefano Arienti hopes for sustainable, equitable world and cultural EU.
- The survey includes responses from Cesare Pietroiusti, Diego Cibelli, Gabriele De Santis, Alessandro Bulgini, Elena Mazzi, Giuseppe Pietroniro, Valentina Vetturi, Gian Maria Tosatti, Eugenio Tibaldi, Giuseppe Stampone, and Stefano Arienti.
Entities
Artists
- Rebecca Moccia
- Cesare Pietroiusti
- Diego Cibelli
- Gabriele De Santis
- Alessandro Bulgini
- Elena Mazzi
- Giuseppe Pietroniro
- Valentina Vetturi
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Eugenio Tibaldi
- Giuseppe Stampone
- Stefano Arienti
- Germano Celant
- Walter Benjamin
- Richard Florida
- McLuhan
- Charlton Heston
- Will Coyote
- Francesco Arcangeli
- Santa Nastro
- Miltos Manetas
- Flavio Favelli
- Elena Bellantoni
- Francesca Grilli
- Cristian Chironi
- Luca Vitone
- Margherita Moscardini
- Iginio De Luca
- Fabrizio Bellomo
- Masbedo
- Patrick Tuttofuoco
- Angelo Mosca
- Franco Berardi Bifo
- Nick Cave
- Le Corbusier
Institutions
- Artribune
- Università di Bologna
- MUSEION
- MANIFESTA 13
- Museo Spazio\/Studio
Locations
- Italy
- Roma
- Rome
- Napoli
- Naples
- Porto Cesareo
- New York
- Svizzera
- Switzerland
- Argentina
- Olanda
- Netherlands
- Europa
- Europe
- Appennino
- Cina
- Padania
- La Chaux du Fonds
- Londra
- Castel di Ieri
- Aquila
- Germania
- Bologna