Book Celebrates Life and Work of Pippa Bacca, Artist Killed in Turkey in 2008
A new book titled "Sono innamorata di Pippa Bacca. Chiedimi perché!" by Giulia Morello, published by Castelvecchi, commemorates the life and work of Italian artist Pippa Bacca (born Giuseppina Pasqualino di Marineo). Bacca was murdered on March 31, 2008, during a performance piece in which she hitchhiked from Milan to Jerusalem wearing a wedding dress, accompanied by artist Silvia Moro. The journey traversed 11 countries including Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Turkey, where she was raped and strangled by a man who was later sentenced to 30 years in prison. The 160-page book follows a theatrical production directed by Morello and aims to preserve Bacca's memory, creative practices, and passion. Bacca was the granddaughter of renowned artist Piero Manzoni.
Key facts
- Pippa Bacca was killed on March 31, 2008, in Turkey during a performance.
- The performance involved hitchhiking from Milan to Jerusalem in a wedding dress.
- She was accompanied by artist Silvia Moro.
- The journey passed through 11 countries, including Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Turkey.
- Her murderer was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being arrested 11 days later.
- A new book by Giulia Morello, published by Castelvecchi, celebrates her life and work.
- The book is titled 'Sono innamorata di Pippa Bacca. Chiedimi perché!'
- Bacca was the granddaughter of artist Piero Manzoni.
Entities
Artists
- Pippa Bacca
- Giuseppina Pasqualino di Marineo
- Silvia Moro
- Piero Manzoni
- Giulia Morello
Institutions
- Castelvecchi
Locations
- Milan
- Jerusalem
- Bosnia
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Turkey
- Italy