Adrien Missika's 'Palazzo delle Api' at La Raia Foundation
Founded in June 2013 by the Rossi Cairo family in Novi Ligure, Italy, the La Raia Foundation focuses on landscape contemplation through specially commissioned art. Ilaria Bonacossa serves as the artistic director. The most recent work is 'Palazzo delle Api' (2018) by Adrien Missika, an inverted pyramid crafted from Luserna stone designed for nomadic bees. Born in Paris in 1981, Missika drew from pre-Columbian aesthetics and the designs of Le Corbusier. Other notable pieces include Michael Beutler's roto-bales, Koo Joeng-A's painting illuminated by moonlight, and Remo Salvadori's Japanese-style garden. Future projects will feature contributions from Francesco Jodice and a new work by Beutler. Bonacossa emphasizes the foundation's unique artist collaborations compared to the market-oriented art scene, observing a rising trend of wineries embracing contemporary art.
Key facts
- La Raia Foundation was founded in June 2013 by the Rossi Cairo family.
- Ilaria Bonacossa is the artistic director of La Raia Foundation.
- Adrien Missika's 'Palazzo delle Api' is a sculpture with 2,300 holes for nomadic bees.
- The sculpture is made of Luserna stone and inspired by pre-Columbian forms and Le Corbusier.
- Other artists with works at La Raia include Michael Beutler, Koo Joeng-A, and Remo Salvadori.
- Upcoming projects include Francesco Jodice and Michael Beutler (using used barrels).
- Bonacossa also directs Artissima fair.
- The trend of wineries integrating contemporary art is increasing.
Entities
Artists
- Adrien Missika
- Michael Beutler
- Koo Joeng-A
- Remo Salvadori
- Francesco Jodice
Institutions
- Fondazione La Raia
- Artissima
- Museo di Villa Croce
- Antinori
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Novi Ligure
- Italy
- Paris
- Berlin
- Gavi
- Genoa