Bari launches interdisciplinary art debate series with experts
The Fondazione Corriere del Mezzogiorno has launched a multi-event initiative in Bari titled "Quanto è contemporanea l'arte contemporanea?" (How Contemporary is Contemporary Art?), curated by Marilena Di Tursi. The series pairs art experts with anthropologists, philosophers, architects, and physicists to discuss topics such as spectacularization, new media, multiculturalism, migration, globalization, eco-sustainability, environmental emergency, technologies, and neurosciences. The first event on June 23 features Gianluigi Colin and Marco Senaldi. Subsequent sessions include Marco Scotini with architect Mario Cucinella (date not specified), Achille Bonito Oliva with philosopher Roberto Esposito on July 7, and Domenico Quaranta with Roberto Cingolani on July 15. Each event includes a "Spot" section showcasing a video artist from Puglia: Maia Marinelli, Niko Angiuli, and Pamela Diamante. Two young students will judge each debate, scoring from 1 to 10, to determine the series' success.
Key facts
- Fondazione Corriere del Mezzogiorno launches art debate series in Bari
- Series titled 'Quanto è contemporanea l'arte contemporanea?'
- Curated by Marilena Di Tursi
- First event on June 23 with Gianluigi Colin and Marco Senaldi
- Second event with Marco Scotini and Mario Cucinella
- July 7: Achille Bonito Oliva and Roberto Esposito
- July 15: Domenico Quaranta and Roberto Cingolani
- Each event features a Puglian video artist: Maia Marinelli, Niko Angiuli, Pamela Diamante
- Two students judge debates with scores 1-10
Entities
Artists
- Gianluigi Colin
- Marco Senaldi
- Marco Scotini
- Mario Cucinella
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Roberto Esposito
- Domenico Quaranta
- Roberto Cingolani
- Maia Marinelli
- Niko Angiuli
- Pamela Diamante
- Marilena Di Tursi
Institutions
- Fondazione Corriere del Mezzogiorno
- Corriere del Mezzogiorno
- Artribune
Locations
- Bari
- Italy
- Puglia