Andrea Bianconi's 'Poltrona delle idee' becomes bronze monument in Arzignano
Andrea Bianconi's 'Poltrona delle idee' (Armchair of Ideas), originally a performance piece, has been cast in bronze and donated as a public monument to his hometown of Arzignano, Italy. The chair first debuted in Bologna, then traveled to Monte Carega (2020), Tropea, Lodi, Vicenza, Milan, Houston, Savona, and Florence. Curator Giuseppe Frangi described each relocation as a collective ritual, akin to a saint carried in procession, where thousands sat to stimulate creativity. The bronze version is intended as a 'living monument' for anyone who sits, celebrating individual uniqueness. Bianconi notes the word 'monument' contains 'moment,' making it a witness to all who dedicate time to themselves within the community.
Key facts
- Andrea Bianconi created the 'Poltrona delle idee' performance piece.
- The chair traveled to Bologna, Monte Carega (2020), Tropea, Lodi, Vicenza, Milan, Houston, Savona, and Florence.
- Curator Giuseppe Frangi described the relocations as collective rituals.
- Thousands of people sat in the chair to stimulate creative processes.
- The chair has been cast in bronze and donated to Arzignano, Bianconi's hometown.
- The bronze version is intended as a 'living monument' for public use.
- Bianconi sees the word 'monument' containing 'moment'.
- The monument celebrates individual uniqueness within the community.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Bianconi
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Arzignano
- Italy
- Bologna
- Monte Carega
- Tropea
- Lodi
- Vicenza
- Milan
- Houston
- Savona
- Florence