Claire Fontaine Wins Premio Ermanno Casoli 2023, Will Create Work at Elica HQ
The contemporary art award, Premio Ermanno Casoli, presented by the Fondazione Ermanno Casoli since its inception in 2007, has been awarded to the artist duo Claire Fontaine. Established in Paris in 2004 by Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill, Claire Fontaine will develop a site-specific installation at Elica's Fabriano headquarters. This project stems from a residency that involved interactions with 30 female managers, including a public discussion on May 3 titled "Lavoro visibile e invisibile" and a workshop on May 4. Their work aims to shed light on the obstacles women face in leadership positions. Marcello Smarrelli commended their theoretical engagement, while Deborah Caré and Francesco Casoli highlighted the significance of art in fostering innovation. Claire Fontaine also received this award in 2023.
Key facts
- Claire Fontaine won the 21st edition of the Premio Ermanno Casoli.
- The duo was founded in Paris in 2004 by Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill.
- The award is promoted by Fondazione Ermanno Casoli, established in 2007.
- Ermanno Casoli was the founder of Elica, a kitchen hood manufacturer.
- The prize involves creating a site-specific permanent work for a company within the group.
- Claire Fontaine will create an installation at Elica's headquarters in Fabriano.
- 30 female managers at Elica will participate in a workshop on May 4, 2023.
- A public talk titled 'Lavoro visibile e invisibile. Claire Fontaine una pratica del fare' will be held on May 3, 2023.
- The work focuses on difficulties and social pressure faced by women in managerial roles.
- Marcello Smarrelli is the Artistic Director of Fondazione Ermanno Casoli.
- Deborah Caré is Chief Human Resources of Elica Cooking.
- Francesco Casoli is President of Elica.
- Claire Fontaine previously won the award in 2023.
Entities
Artists
- Claire Fontaine
- Fulvia Carnevale
- James Thornhill
- Carla Lonzi
- Lea Melandri
- Silvia Federici
- Carol Hanisch
- Marcello Smarrelli
Institutions
- Fondazione Ermanno Casoli
- Elica
- Elica Cooking
- Premio Ermanno Casoli
- Artribune
- Pastificio Cerere
- Egea
- Biennale Arte di Venezia
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Fabriano
- Italy
- Rome
- Venice