Adagio: Andrea Astolfi Curates Five-Artist Exhibition at Fondaco in Atri

The 'Adagio' exhibition, curated by artist Andrea Astolfi, is currently showcased at Fondaco in Atri, Italy. This display includes five artists: Astolfi, Enrico Pierotti, Andrea Lucchesi, Lorenzo di Lucido, and Benyamin Zolfaghari, who investigate the concept of paint as a form of patient temporality. The title draws inspiration from the musical term 'adagio', representing the effort involved in artistic creation. Pierotti's ceramics feature minimalist designs on vases, while Lucchesi's artwork depicts everyday items with dynamic brushwork. Di Lucido's pieces present shimmering surfaces that imply a sense of timelessness, and Zolfaghari's creations reflect morphogenetic themes. The exhibition also references Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G, which debuted in 1932. Astolfi's curatorial essay incorporates ideas from Jacques Derrida, Vladimir Jankélévitch, and María Zambrano, with the exhibition scheduled for 2026.