Art Sweet Art Brings Artists into Private Homes in Umbria and Tuscany
Art Sweet Art, a novel initiative for artist residencies within private residences, debuted at the Fabbrica Europa festival in Florence. This concept was developed by Laura Caruso and Saverio Verini. The inaugural residency occurred on March 5 at the Francini family's kitchen in Arezzo, showcasing artist Francesco Ciavaglioli and his piece Vita Quieta. Presently, the platform features 12 artists, including Francesco Capponi (1976), Lorenzo Cianchi (1985), and Federica Gonnelli (1981), among others. Artists collaborate with hosts to determine the nature of their work, with artists residing in the host's home. The project aims to grow across Italy, starting with six municipalities in the Valtiberina area. A prominent cosmetics brand backs the initiative, which seeks to create a community-focused museum experience.
Key facts
- Art Sweet Art launched at Fabbrica Europa festival in Florence.
- First residency was on March 5 in the Francini family's kitchen in Arezzo.
- Artist Francesco Ciavaglioli created Vita Quieta for the first residency.
- Platform lists 12 artists with birth years from 1971 to 1986.
- Project covers six municipalities in Valtiberina: Sansepolcro, Anghiari, Città di Castello, Monterchi, Citerna.
- Initiative supported by a leading cosmetics company.
- Host families are called 'custodians' and participate in the creative process.
- Project aims to create a diffuse museum and foster community engagement.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Ciavaglioli
- Francesco Capponi
- Lorenzo Cianchi
- Federica Gonnelli
- Manuela Mancioppi
- Ilaria Margutti
- Leonardo Petrucci
- Marta Primavera
- Carla Rak
- Giorgio Tentolini
- Carlo Trucchi
- Maria Teresa Zingarello
- Laura Caruso
- Saverio Verini
Institutions
- Art Sweet Art
- Fabbrica Europa
- Stazione Leopolda
- Artribune
Locations
- Arezzo
- Italy
- Florence
- Umbria
- Tuscany
- Valtiberina
- Sansepolcro
- Anghiari
- Città di Castello
- Monterchi
- Citerna