Caterina Frattin's Cover for Artribune Magazine Explores 'Foreigners Everywhere'
The 60th International Art Exhibition, titled 'Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere', draws inspiration from the Claire Fontaine collective's works, which were influenced by a group in Turin addressing racism in the early 2000s. Curator Adriano Pedrosa emphasizes the title's twofold significance. A design workshop involving 17 students from IED Milan culminated in a cover created by 20-year-old Caterina Frattin, whose artwork features eyes representing the sensation of being an outsider. Under the mentorship of GQ Italia's Art Director Federigo Gabellieri, Frattin dedicated two weeks to perfecting her piece. She shares her experiences of feeling like a stranger during transformative moments, interpreting them as chances for personal growth. Additionally, the article highlights Artribune's newsletters and the 'Fragile Surface' initiative with IED students.
Key facts
- The 60th International Art Exhibition is titled 'Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere'.
- The title originates from a series of works by the Claire Fontaine collective, founded in Paris and based in Palermo.
- The phrase was borrowed from a Turin collective that fought racism and xenophobia in Italy in the early 2000s.
- Curator Adriano Pedrosa provided a dual interpretation of the title.
- A workshop with 17 IED Milan students was held to create covers for Artribune Magazine.
- Caterina Frattin, a 20-year-old Communication Design student at IED Milan, designed the winning cover.
- The cover depicts dozens of eyes looking in multiple directions.
- Federigo Gabellieri, Art Director at GQ Italia, advised during the workshop.
- Frattin felt like a stranger during life changes such as switching studies, cities, and friendships.
- Frattin suggests integrated campaigns, events, or multimedia exhibitions to share her perspective.
Entities
Artists
- Caterina Frattin
- Adriano Pedrosa
- Federigo Gabellieri
Institutions
- Artribune Magazine
- IED Milan
- GQ Italia
- Claire Fontaine
Locations
- Paris
- Palermo
- Turin
- Italy
- Milan