ArtDate 2025 in Bergamo Explores Silence Across Disciplines
The 15th iteration of ArtDate, which fuses contemporary art, philosophy, and the human form, is set to take place in Bergamo from November 13 to 16, 2025. This year's event, organized by The Blank, revolves around the theme of "Silence." Kicking off on November 13 at Palazzo della Ragione, Matt Mullican will present his solo exhibition titled "That Person's Heaven." On November 14, attendees can look forward to a lecture by Christian Caliandro and a screening of "Farebbero tutti silenzio" at Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara, followed by a performance from Annamaria Ajmone. The festival will showcase Mario Carminati's sound installation "Silenziose Tracce" and Eva Giolo's video projection on November 15. It wraps up on November 16 with a yoga session, open studios, and a lecture by Piergiorgio Odifreddi, featuring a live soundtrack by NOCTAMBULO.
Key facts
- ArtDate 2025 runs November 13–16 in Bergamo.
- The festival is organized by The Blank and is in its 15th edition.
- Theme is 'Silence' explored through multiple dimensions.
- Matt Mullican opens with 'That Person's Heaven' at Palazzo della Ragione.
- Christian Caliandro gives a lecture at Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara.
- Mario Carminati's 'Echo / The Beyond' at Tempietto di Santa Croce.
- Galleries Time involves Crocicchio ArtSpace, Spazio Volta, Traffic Gallery, The Drawing Hall.
- Piergiorgio Odifreddi lectures on silence, void, nothing, zero.
Entities
Artists
- Matt Mullican
- Stefano Raimondi
- Christian Caliandro
- Andrea Mastrovito
- Annamaria Ajmone
- Maria Marzia Minelli
- Claudia Santeroni
- Mario Carminati
- Elisa Muscatelli
- Eva Giolo
- Lorenzo Senni
- HORSESHOE
- Soft Cou
- Emma Ciceri
- Dario Tironi
- Chiara Brambilla
- Diego Gualandris
- Marco Rossi
- Piergiorgio Odifreddi
- NOCTAMBULO
- Jacopo Biffi
- Mauro Frugiuele
- Maya Deren
Institutions
- The Blank
- Palazzo della Ragione
- Accademia di Belle Arti G. Carrara
- Tempietto di Santa Croce
- Monastero del Carmine
- Crocicchio ArtSpace
- Spazio Volta
- Traffic Gallery
- The Drawing Hall
- Sala dell'Orologio
- Bergamo Film Meeting
- Laboratorio Silenzio
Locations
- Bergamo
- Italy