Castello di Rivoli launches cross-disciplinary project Abitare il minerale
On December 2, 2016, the Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin, Italy, will unveil Abitare il minerale, a project by a.titolo supported by Compagnia di San Paolo's ORA! grant. This initiative delves into the concepts of Agential Realism and New Materialism, showcasing artists from the Arte Povera movement to modern creators. The initial phase, titled Incontri #1, is set to continue until February 4, 2017, featuring a guided tour of Ed Atkins' exhibition, lectures from Francesco Bernardelli and Leonardo Caffo, along with performances by Roberto Fassone and Luca De Leva. The second phase will host a symposium from spring to autumn 2017, including performances and discussions at various geosites, alongside a video and photography workshop to capture the events.
Key facts
- Project Abitare il minerale starts December 2, 2016
- Conceived by a.titolo in collaboration with Castello di Rivoli
- Funded by Compagnia di San Paolo's ORA! grant
- Explores Agential Realism and New Materialism
- Philosopher Karen Barad is a guest speaker
- First phase Incontri #1 runs Dec 2, 2016 – Feb 4, 2017
- Second phase symposium runs spring to autumn 2017
- Performance by Marianne Heier on May 6, 2017 at Morina quarry
Entities
Artists
- Ed Atkins
- Marianna Vecellio
- Francesco Bernardelli
- Roberto Fassone
- Leonardo Caffo
- Luca De Leva
- Marianne Heier
- Giovanni Anselmo
- Massimo Bartolini
- Andrea Caretto
- Raffaella Spagna
- Marco Giardino
- Irene Dionisio
- Francesca Cirilli
- Karen Barad
Institutions
- Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
- a.titolo
- Compagnia di San Paolo
- Kompani Kunstgress
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Rivoli
- Bagnolo Piemonte
- Cuneo
- Verrua Savoia
- Morina quarry
- Rocca di Verrua Savoia
- Castello di Rivoli