Assab One's 'Grand Tour en Italie' Reimagines 18th-Century Travel Through Contemporary Art
From January 27 to February 22, 2019, Milan's Assab One features an exhibition titled 'Grand Tour en Italie.' Curated by Michela Eremita and Susanna Ravelli, it highlights works by nine artists who engaged in a residency in Palermo as part of Manifesta 12. This collaboration, joined by Associazione Grand Tour en Italie, Wandering Art, and Residency Programme, revisits the 18th-century Grand Tour routes, starting from Palermo. The participating artists, including Maura Banfo and Pierluigi Pusole, spent ten days capturing their experiences across various artistic forms. A publication named 'Il Diario di viaggio' was released, merging contemporary perspectives with historical travel stories.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Grand Tour en Italie' at Assab One in Milan
- Runs from January 27 to February 22, 2019
- Curated by Michela Eremita and Susanna Ravelli
- Features nine artists who participated in a Palermo residency during Manifesta 12
- Residency organized with Associazione Grand Tour en Italie, Wandering Art, and Residency Programme
- Artists: Maura Banfo, Elena El Asmar, Stefano Graziani, Michele Guido, Sophie Ko, Francesco Lauretta, Valeria Manzi, Concetta Modica, Pierluigi Pusole
- Residency lasted ten days in Palermo
- Includes publication 'Il Diario di viaggio' by Studio Permanente Edizioni
Entities
Artists
- Maura Banfo
- Elena El Asmar
- Stefano Graziani
- Michele Guido
- Sophie Ko
- Francesco Lauretta
- Valeria Manzi
- Concetta Modica
- Pierluigi Pusole
Institutions
- Assab One
- Associazione Grand Tour en Italie
- Wandering Art
- Residency Programme
- Studio Permanente Edizioni
- Manifesta 12
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Palermo
- Sicily
- Assab One
- Via Privata Assab, 1
- 20132 Milano