Art Site Fest 2018: Contemporary Art in Piedmont's Historic Residences
The fourth iteration of Art Site Fest is taking place in Piedmont's historic locations, such as Reggia di Venaria and Museo Egizio, until November 25, 2018. Curated by Domenico Maria Papa, this festival showcases the work of 58 artists from around the globe, with Armenia featured as the guest country. Initiated in 2013 at Castello di Buronzo, it includes special projects like exhibitions and artist residencies. Among the highlights, Turkish artist Güler Ates presents photographic performances in royal settings, while Lebanese photojournalist Joseph Eid displays images from Palmyra at Museo Egizio. Additionally, Turin native Luisa Valentini unveils a sculpture named 'Ninfa del Cedro' at Palazzo Madama, and Canadian photographer Dina Goldstein features 'Fallen Princesses' at Castello Cavour, portraying disillusioned Disney princesses.
Key facts
- Art Site Fest 2018 runs until November 25 across multiple historic venues in Piedmont.
- The festival is curated by Domenico Maria Papa, founder of Phanés.
- 58 artists from 17 countries participate, with Armenia as guest country.
- The festival began in 2013 at Castello di Buronzo in Vercelli.
- Güler Ates conducted a residency creating photographic performances in royal residences.
- Joseph Eid exhibits images from Palmyra at Museo Egizio, focusing on heritage fragility.
- Luisa Valentini presents a site-specific sculpture at Palazzo Madama's Giardino della Principessa.
- Dina Goldstein shows 'Fallen Princesses' at Castello Cavour, critiquing media influence.
Entities
Artists
- Güler Ates
- Joseph Eid
- Luisa Valentini
- Dina Goldstein
- Domenico Maria Papa
- Mohamed Anis
- Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour
Institutions
- Art Site Fest
- Phanés
- Reggia di Venaria
- Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
- Castello Cavour di Santena
- Castello di Govone
- Museo Egizio
- Palazzo Madama
- Palazzo Chiablese
- Palazzo Biandrate
- Casa Martini
- Castello di Buronzo
- Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino
- Agence France Presse
- Artribune
Locations
- Piedmont
- Italy
- Venaria Reale
- Turin
- Santena
- Govone
- Vercelli
- Pessione
- Germany
- Japan
- Argentina
- Poland
- Korea
- Israel
- Austria
- Turkey
- Armenia
- Spain
- Slovenia
- Serbia
- Greece
- Canada
- Lebanon
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- London
- Syria
- Jordan
- Palmyra
- Aleppo