Alice Zannoni's book explains contemporary art to 90-year-olds

Alice Zannoni has published 'L'arte contemporanea spiegata a mia nonna' (Agenzia NFC, Rimini 2018), a book that explains contemporary art to elderly readers, inspired by conversations with her 90-year-old grandmother Zita. The subtitle 'Ridere, piangere, capire' promises strong emotions. Zannoni, an art curator and educator, structures the book as a series of dialogues between herself and her grandmother, using metaphors from everyday life—such as comparing artisticity to perfume or visiting exhibitions to spiritual exercises—to make art accessible. The book has received positive feedback from both art professionals and newcomers. Zannoni emphasizes the importance of listening and adapting explanations to the listener's world, drawing on her teaching experience. She sees her role as both a bridge and a seed, facilitating connections and spreading knowledge. The book costs €16.90 and is published by Agenzia NFC.