Caterina Morigi on Quarantine: Rethinking Artistic Practice

The article explores how young Italian artists are navigating the COVID-19 lockdown, with a focus on Caterina Morigi. Morigi, born in Ravenna in 1991, discusses her recent projects: 'Honesty of Matter' (Witty Books, 2019) and 'Back to the stars.' During quarantine, she reactivated her studio in Ravenna, while her main studio remains in Turin. She reflects on the difficulty of producing without deadlines but notes increased sensitivity and the need to rethink methods. The broader context highlights the fragility of emerging artists who rely on residencies, grants, and networking in cities like Turin, Naples, Florence, Milan, and Rome, but often reside in smaller towns. Many returned to their hometowns, prompting a reimagining of their work and time.