Cecilia Alemani Reveals 'Il Mondo Magico' for Italy Pavilion at 2017 Venice Biennale
Cecilia Alemani, the curator, announced the Italy Pavilion's title at the Venice Biennale (May 13–November 26, 2017) as 'Il mondo magico', paying tribute to anthropologist Ernesto de Martino's 1948 essay that explores the overlooked traditions of southern Italy. The exhibition showcases Franco Pinna's photographs capturing tarantellas and ancient rituals. Alemani highlighted the enchanting aspects of Italian art, drawing connections to Renaissance alchemy and 20th-century figures such as de Chirico and Savinio. This initiative echoes the 2013 Biennale curated by Massimiliano Gioni. In other news, the Turin Book Fair (May 18–22) is set to host a record 350 exhibitors, surpassing last year's count by 20. Additionally, Italia Oggi reports that the Italian government intends to sell the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels after 85 years.
Key facts
- Cecilia Alemani curated the Italy Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale (May 13–Nov 26).
- The pavilion title 'Il mondo magico' honors Ernesto de Martino's 1948 essay.
- Franco Pinna's photographs of southern Italian rituals are featured.
- Alemani cited de Chirico, Savinio, and Domenico Gnoli as artists opposing realism.
- The Turin Book Fair (May 18–22) has 350 exhibitors, up 20 from 2016.
- Nicola Lagioia is director of the Turin Book Fair.
- Italy plans to sell the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels at 38 rue de Livourne.
- The institute includes a 350-seat theater and has hosted many Italian filmmakers.
Entities
Artists
- Cecilia Alemani
- Ernesto de Martino
- Franco Pinna
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Alberto Savinio
- Domenico Gnoli
- Marino Auriti
- Massimiliano Gioni
- Pupi Avati
- Dino Risi
- Renzo Rossellini
- Ettore Scola
- Alberto Sordi
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Carlo Verdone
- Lina Wertmuller
Institutions
- Italy Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
- Collegio Romano
- Ministry of Cultural Heritage
- Salone del Libro di Torino
- Lingotto
- Tempo di libri
- Fondazione per il Libro, la Musica e la Cultura
- Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels
- La Repubblica
- La Stampa
- Italia Oggi
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Turin
- Milan
- Brussels
- rue de Livourne
- Belgium