Cesare Viel Retrospective at PAC Milan Explores Memory and Relational Art

The PAC (Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea) in Milan is hosting a retrospective of Cesare Viel (born 1964 in Chivasso), titled 'Più nessuno da nessuna parte.' The exhibition spans ten small 'environments' featuring both reactivated past works and recent pieces, including the new 'Il giardino di mio padre. Gli oggetti sotterrati.' At the entrance, the large hay parallelepiped 'Lost in Meditation' references Viel's childhood memory of attempting to climb a haystack on his grandfather's farm in Veneto. The show centers on themes of memory, voice, and word, with performances such as 'Aladino è stato catturato' (2000, Pescara) and 'Seasonal Affective Disorder' (1998). Tributes to inspirational figures include Gertrude Stein, with three stones and a copy of 'The Making of Americans' in a dedicated room. Viel's voice echoes throughout, stating that each visitor will have a unique experience and that the show is an opportunity to start anew.