Airbnb opens fourth artist residency in Molise, Italy
Airbnb has opened its fourth artist residency in Italy, Casa Cuoco in Civitacampomarano, Molise, as part of its Borghi Italiani project. The historic home, which housed 18th-19th century politician and illuminist Vincenzo Cuoco, has been renovated by artist Lorenzo Vitturi and Eligo Studio. Vitturi created a site-specific photographic triptych inspired by Cuoco's novel "Platone in Italia," exploring the duality of land and sea through a totemic sculpture assembled from local stones and abandoned objects, photographed and tinted blue. The project, launched in 2017 with Francesco Simeti in Civita di Bagnoregio, collaborates with MiBACT and ANCI. Previous residencies include Lavenone (BS) by Olimpia Zagnoli and Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) by Edoardo Piermattei. The residency is now bookable on Airbnb.
Key facts
- Airbnb opened its fourth artist residency in Molise, Italy.
- The residency is located at Casa Cuoco in Civitacampomarano.
- Casa Cuoco was home to 18th-19th century politician Vincenzo Cuoco.
- The renovation was done by artist Lorenzo Vitturi and Eligo Studio.
- Vitturi created a photographic triptych inspired by Cuoco's novel.
- The project is part of Airbnb's Borghi Italiani initiative.
- Borghi Italiani launched in 2017 with Francesco Simeti in Civita di Bagnoregio.
- The project collaborates with MiBACT and ANCI.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Vitturi
- Francesco Simeti
- Olimpia Zagnoli
- Edoardo Piermattei
- Federica Sala
- Vincenzo Cuoco
Institutions
- Airbnb
- Eligo Studio
- MiBACT
- ANCI
- Artribune
Locations
- Civitacampomarano
- Molise
- Italy
- Civita di Bagnoregio
- Viterbo
- Lavenone
- BS
- Val Sabbia
- Sambuca di Sicilia
- AG
- Venezia