Artists Face Off in Unscripted Dialogues at Bologna's 'Artisti Marziali'

Alchemilla, a cultural association, is set to unveil 'Artisti Marziali – Art City Edition', curated by Veronica Santi. This initiative, which began in 2024, showcases spontaneous dialogues between artists without a moderator, lasting 40 minutes each. Notable past collaborations have included Marzia Migliora and Paolo Icaro. Camilla Sanguinetti, the artistic director of Alchemilla, emphasized the format's adaptability for a broader audience during Art City Bologna. The upcoming 2026 edition will take place on February 2, 7, and 8 at Palazzo Vizzani, featuring 12 artists such as Allison Grimaldi Donahue versus Ramona Ponzini and Sissi versus Yuri Ancarani. Free admission is available, but reservations are limited to 50 attendees. The discussions will be recorded for a podcast pilot by Stefano D'Arcangelo.