DAMA 2021: A Curatorial, Diffuse Art Fair Across Turin's Historic Sites
In 2021, the independent art fair DAMA makes its return to Turin for the sixth time, adopting a curatorial and site-specific approach in historic locations. Founder Giorgio Galotti notes that the 2020 edition was canceled due to the pandemic, but this year’s event will showcase artworks, performances, and discussions without the involvement of gallerists. Key venues include Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Chiablese, and bookstores such as Luxemburg, Gilibert, and La Bussola, along with Isola. Featured artists are Francesco Arena, who pays tribute to Kurt Cobain, and Paolo Pellion di Persano, presenting historical Afghan images. Curated conversations led by Gianluigi Ricuperati will include speakers like Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, with support from the Ministry of Culture and various foundations. Galotti emphasizes the edition's focus on curatorial collaboration with institutions.
Key facts
- DAMA 2021 is the sixth edition of the independent art fair in Turin.
- The 2020 edition was canceled due to the pandemic.
- The 2021 edition adopts a diffuse format across multiple historic venues.
- Venues include Palazzo Carignano, Palazzo Chiablese, bookshops Luxemburg, Gilibert, La Bussola, and Isola.
- Angelo Pezzana, owner of Libreria Luxemburg, founded the Fuori! movement in 1970.
- Francesco Arena creates an inhabitable sculpture in Palazzo Carignano's courtyard referencing Kurt Cobain's 1994 death.
- Paolo Pellion di Persano shows historical photographs of Afghanistan at Libreria Luxemburg.
- Conversations curated by Gianluigi Ricuperati feature Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, Michele Masneri, and Leonardo Caffo.
- A nighttime video program titled Videonova is held at Isola.
- Support comes from Ministry of Culture, Regional Directorate of Museums of Piedmont, Superintendence of Turin, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, and Fondazione CRT.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Arena
- Paolo Pellion di Persano
- Giorgio Galotti
- Gianluigi Ricuperati
- Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev
- Michele Masneri
- Leonardo Caffo
- Angelo Pezzana
- Kurt Cobain
Institutions
- DAMA
- Palazzo Carignano
- Palazzo Chiablese
- Libreria Luxemburg
- Libreria Gilibert
- Libreria La Bussola
- Isola
- Fuori!
- Ministry of Culture
- Regional Directorate of Museums of Piedmont
- Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Turin
- Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
- Fondazione Arte Moderna e Contemporanea CRT
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Palazzo Carignano
- Palazzo Chiablese
- Libreria Luxemburg
- Libreria Gilibert
- Libreria La Bussola
- Isola
- Po River
- Afghanistan