Casa Gramsci Reopens in Turin as an Artwork by Alfredo Jaar
Casa Gramsci, a site-specific installation by Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar, has reopened in Turin at the NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina hotel, which was once the residence of Antonio Gramsci, the founder of the Italian Communist Party. This initiative is a partnership among NH Collection, Fondazione Istituto piemontese Antonio Gramsci, and Lunetta 11. Following its initial opening until June 23, the artwork will close but will be available for visits by appointment, with a new program set to debut in November during Artissima. Jaar's installation includes a red room featuring a large black table filled with books, a neon sign displaying Gramsci's name, and a logo designed by Gianluca Costantini. Lunetta 11 will oversee Casa Gramsci for one year, presenting five exhibitions, beginning with Luca Busani in November.
Key facts
- Casa Gramsci is a site-specific artwork by Alfredo Jaar in Turin.
- The space was originally the home of Antonio Gramsci.
- The project is a collaboration between NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina, Fondazione Istituto piemontese Antonio Gramsci, and Lunetta 11.
- The artwork features a red room, a black table with books, a neon sign, and a window with Gramsci's face by Gianluca Costantini.
- The initial opening week ran until June 23, after which the space is open by appointment.
- A new artistic program starts in November 2022 during Artissima.
- Lunetta 11 will manage the space for one year, organizing five exhibitions.
- The first exhibition features artist Luca Busani, collaborating with Osservatorio Futura.
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Jaar
- Gianluca Costantini
- Luca Busani
Institutions
- NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina
- Fondazione Istituto piemontese Antonio Gramsci
- Lunetta 11
- Osservatorio Futura
- Artissima
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Piazza Carlina
- Carlo Emanuele II
- via San Massimo
- via Maria Vittoria
- Langhe
- London