Closed cinemas in Puglia host contemporary art shows in their display cases
With the Italian government closing cinemas, a new initiative called 'Prossimamente, l’Arte sostiene il Cinema, il Cinema sostiene l’Arte' is turning empty movie poster displays into spots for contemporary art. Curated by Pierluca Cetera, Maurizio Di Feo, and Jasmine Pignatelli, the project will showcase works from 26 artists in poster format. These 50 display cases, located outside cinemas in cities like Bari, Santeramo in Colle, and Lecce, will exhibit the art until the theaters can reopen. Moreover, the initiative is part of a Covid-19 fundraising campaign by the Municipality of Bari, where contributors receive a chosen poster, with proceeds going to the 'Fondo Emergenza Covid-19 Bari Solidale.'
Key facts
- Project 'Prossimamente, l’Arte sostiene il Cinema, il Cinema sostiene l’Arte' turns closed cinema display cases into art exhibition spaces.
- Curated by Pierluca Cetera, Maurizio Di Feo, and Jasmine Pignatelli.
- 26 artists create works in poster format.
- 50 display cases outside cinemas in Bari, Santeramo in Colle, Mola di Bari, Bitonto, Barletta, San Giorgio Ionico, and Lecce.
- Artworks remain until cinemas reopen.
- Project supports Covid-19 fundraising campaign by Municipality of Bari.
- Donors receive a chosen poster; proceeds go to 'Fondo Emergenza Covid-19 Bari Solidale'.
- Initiative aims to keep audiences engaged and show solidarity.
Entities
Artists
- Pierluca Cetera
- Maurizio Di Feo
- Jasmine Pignatelli
- Mariantonietta Bagliato
- Elena Bellantoni
- Valerio Berruti
- Silvia Celeste Calcagno
- Matheus Chiaratti
- Piero Chiariello
- Michele Chiossi
- Guillermina De Gennaro
- Elisa Filomena
- Andrea Francolino
- Nunzio Fucci
- Giovanni Gaggia
- Claudia Giannuli
- Eva Hide
- Andi Kacziba
- Massimo Pastore
- Antonella Raio
- Cosimo Terlizzi
- Filippo Tolentino
- Nicola Vinci
- Virginia Zanetti
- Claudio Zorzi
- Emiliano Zucchini
Institutions
- Municipality of Bari
Locations
- Puglia
- Bari
- Santeramo in Colle
- Mola di Bari
- Bitonto
- Barletta
- San Giorgio Ionico
- Lecce
- Italy