Bianco-Valente's 'Parola Seme' Explores Word as Seed in Milan
The artistic duo Bianco-Valente, comprising Giovanna Bianco (born 1962 in Latronico) and Pino Valente (born 1967 in Naples), present the exhibition 'Parola Seme' at Galleria Davide Gallo in Milan, running until October 29, 2016. The show delves into the relationship between art and language, treating words as vital nourishment akin to sap for plants. Works include a lightweight paper ribbon inscribed with thoughts from the artists' encounters with people and places, and photographs stitched and hidden behind white sheets, inviting viewers to imagine scenes through written testimony. The duo consistently leverages the visual and communicative power of words across maps, verbal narratives, and physical interventions on architecture or landscape, fostering connections between artist, viewer, and referenced locations and events. The exhibition is reviewed by Giovanni Viceconte.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Parola Seme' by Bianco-Valente at Galleria Davide Gallo, Milan.
- Runs until October 29, 2016.
- Artists: Giovanna Bianco (b. 1962, Latronico) and Pino Valente (b. 1967, Naples).
- Focuses on the art-word relationship as cultural and visual nourishment.
- Includes a paper ribbon with artists' thoughts from encounters.
- Features photographs stitched behind white paper for imaginative engagement.
- Works span maps, verbal narratives, and physical interventions.
- Reviewed by Giovanni Viceconte.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanna Bianco
- Pino Valente
- Giovanni Viceconte
Institutions
- Galleria Davide Gallo
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Latronico
- Naples
- Via Carlo Farini 6