Artissima 2018: 9 Best Booths at the Turin Fair
The 25th edition of Artissima, held in 2018, received a variety of responses. While some critics pointed out a market-oriented preference that overlooks emerging artists, others commended galleries for their affordable offerings and innovative approaches. Noteworthy exhibits included Oscar Murillo's artworks at Isabella Bortolozzi (Berlin) and sculptures by Jos de Gruyter & Harald Thys, who will represent Belgium at the Venice Biennale. Ewa Axelrad's installation 'Shtamah#2' was presented by BWA Warszawa (Warsaw). Umberto Di Marino (Naples) showcased pieces by Eugenio Tibaldi and Francesca Grilli. Frutta (Rome) featured a bar by Gabriele de Santis to support young talent, while Dastan's Basement (Tehran) displayed Nariman Farroki's drawings. Gilda Lavia (Rome) exhibited post-apocalyptic works by Petra Seriancova, and Guido Costa (Turin) focused on the human body. Clima (Milan) highlighted Matteo Nasini's tapestry, and Servando Art Gallery (Havana) presented photographs by Leandro Feal and a painting by Angel Ricardo.
Key facts
- Artissima 2018 was the 25th edition of the fair.
- The fair is held in Turin, Italy.
- Isabella Bortolozzi gallery is based in Berlin.
- Jos de Gruyter & Harald Thys will represent Belgium at the next Venice Biennale.
- Ewa Axelrad's installation 'Shtamah#2' was shown at BWA Warszawa.
- Gabriele de Santis installed a functional bar at Frutta's booth.
- Nariman Farroki is an Iranian artist who is deaf-mute.
- Petra Seriancova created a clay floor for Gilda Lavia's booth.
Entities
Artists
- Oscar Murillo
- Jos de Gruyter
- Harald Thys
- Ewa Axelrad
- Eugenio Tibaldi
- Francesca Grilli
- Gabriele de Santis
- Nariman Farroki
- Petra Seriancova
- Pamela Diamante
- John Currin
- Manuele Cerutti
- Boris Mikhailov
- Diane Arbus
- Chiara Fumai
- Matteo Nasini
- Lisa Dalfino
- Sacha Kanah
- Andrew Ross
- Leandro Feal
- Angel Ricardo
Institutions
- Artissima
- Isabella Bortolozzi
- BWA Warszawa
- Umberto Di Marino
- Frutta
- Dastan's Basement
- Gilda Lavia
- Guido Costa
- Clima
- Servando Art Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Berlin
- Germany
- Warsaw
- Poland
- Naples
- Rome
- Tehran
- Iran
- Milan
- Havana
- Cuba