Atlante: Silvia Mantellini Faieta's Chrysanthemum Mysticism in Guardiagrele

Silvia Mantellini Faieta's exhibition 'Atlante' is on view at /f urbä/ in Guardiagrele, Italy, until September 20, 2026. Curated by Simone Marsibilio, the show features drawings and a site-specific installation centered on the chrysanthemum, a flower that the artist reinterprets beyond its funerary symbolism as a 'golden flower' representing joy and renewal. The installation transforms the main hall into a meditative space reminiscent of a medieval crypt, with walls of MDF inscribed with words and reflections on art, beauty, and existence, drawing on thinkers such as Bachelard, Tarkovskij, Bataille, and Gualtieri. The title 'Atlante' references the Titan Atlas, symbolizing the burden of meaning and its inherent instability. The exhibition runs from July 26 to September 20, 2026, and is open by appointment. The review by Matteo Di Cintio, published on Espoarte, explores the mystical and linguistic dimensions of the work, emphasizing the gesture of incision over semantic closure.