Calori & Maillard's 'Energia potenziale' transforms Reggio Emilia's ex-Officine Reggiane
Artists Letizia Calori and Violette Maillard, known as Calori & Maillard, have unveiled their project 'Energia potenziale' under the Italian government's initiative highlighting contemporary landscapes. Hailing from Bologna and Bourg La Reine respectively, the duo's work is inspired by the Officine Reggiane site in Reggio Emilia, a historically significant locale. Curator Daniele De Luigi emphasizes its importance. The artists documented performances there alongside Santiago Calatrava’s structures, resulting in expansive posters displayed on 43 advertising billboards and 13 campaign boards. An accompanying video narrative portrays a post-apocalyptic theme featuring two flawed demigods. The exhibition is set to feature at various festivals, including Circulation(s) in Paris.
Key facts
- Calori & Maillard are Letizia Calori (Bologna, 1986) and Violette Maillard (Bourg La Reine, 1984).
- The project is part of the Italian ministry call 'Panorami contemporanei e luoghi in trasformazione – Residenze di fotografia in Italia'.
- The work is inspired by the ex-Officine Reggiane area in Reggio Emilia.
- Curator Daniele De Luigi stated the Reggiane are key to understanding Reggio Emilia's last century.
- The project includes large-format posters on 43 advertising panels and 13 election campaign boards.
- A video narration is shown at Spazio Gerra.
- The series depicts a post-apocalyptic world with two powerful demigods.
- The project will travel to Circulation(s) festival in Paris and return for Fotografia Europea.
Entities
Artists
- Calori & Maillard
- Letizia Calori
- Violette Maillard
Institutions
- MiBACT
- GAI
- Comune di Reggio Emilia
- Spazio Gerra
- Fotografia Europea
- Circulation(s)
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Bologna
- Bourg La Reine
- France
- Paris