Daniel Buren to Create Art for Fòcara 2017 Bonfire in Novoli, Puglia

On January 16, 2017, the Fòcara festival in Novoli, Puglia, will showcase a 25-meter-high bonfire, with French artist Daniel Buren playing a key role in the event at Piazza Tito Schipa. Critic Giacomo Zaza observes that Buren's involvement transforms the festival's traditional framework. Other contributors include Sislej Xhafa from Kosovo, H. H. Lim, who was born in Malaysia, and Francesco Jodice from Naples, the latter of whom receives the Fòcara Fotografia award. Massimo Giacon creates a bonfire-inspired vessel, while Igort designs a poster. Additionally, artist-filmmaker Yuri Ancarani will present a video sculpture. The festival's broader initiative, 'Un mese di fuoco,' spans from December 8, 2016, to January 16, 2017, featuring diverse cultural activities.