Andrea Famà's 'Idronefrosi' at Galleria Moitre, Turin

Andrea Famà (Catania, 1988) presents 'Idronefrosi' at Galleria Moitre in Turin, an exhibition directly inspired by his childhood kidney condition. The title refers to hydronephrosis, a chronic renal disease he suffered from as a child, requiring surgery at age five and again two years prior to the show. The installation features a dark, imposing 'strangled vortex' sculpture that penetrates the floor and extends to the ceiling, symbolizing pain and inner turmoil. A rational, geometric painting made from similar material represents awareness and coexistence with the problem. The final room bears the phrase 'MISTERIUM TREMENDUM ET FASCINANS'—terrifying and fascinating darkness—which Famà describes as an oxymoron encapsulating the show's essence: uniting contrasting poles to generate energy. Famà emphasizes that the exhibition is not about pain negatively, but about its positive transformation, allowing him to externalize tensions and malaises, making them visible and tangible. A limited-edition poetry volume, 'Di seta, di fango,' accompanies the exhibition, available at the gallery. The show runs at Galleria Moitre, Turin, 2018.