Dante Plus 700: 150 Artists Reimagine the Poet in Ravenna
From July 9 to September 5, the Biblioteca di Storia Contemporanea 'Alfredo Oriani' in Ravenna hosts the 2021 edition of Dante Plus 700, organized by Marco Miccoli. This exhibition showcases the work of 150 artists, including 40 newcomers, all reinterpreting the legacy of Dante Alighieri in honor of the 700th anniversary of his passing. Among the standout features are an expansive 800-square-meter installation by Alessandro Tricarico, a mural created by Eduardo Kobra, and contributions from artists like Milo Manara and Moebius. The catalog, published by Vetro Editions, includes notable works such as Alessandro Turoni's 'La soglia dell'aldilà' and Biancoshock's dictionary-burning performance. Augmented reality enhancements are available through the Aria app. The event is backed by the Comune di Ravenna and the National Committee for the 700th Anniversary Celebrations.
Key facts
- Dante Plus 700 runs July 9 to September 5, 2021.
- 150 artists participate, including 40 new entries.
- Curated by Marco Miccoli of Bonobolabo.
- Venue: Biblioteca di Storia Contemporanea 'Alfredo Oriani' in Ravenna.
- Alessandro Tricarico creates an 800-square-meter installation in Piazza San Francesco.
- Eduardo Kobra's mural of Dante is in via Pasolini.
- Catalog published by Vetro Editions, texts by Annarita Briganti and Alessandra Carini.
- Augmented reality via Aria app by Alkanoids animates artworks.
- Publics ICC launches City Mood app for Ravenna's emotional mood.
- Art Rights and Illustri Festival organize 'Sketch Your Dante' contest.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Miccoli
- Eduardo Kobra
- Alessandro Tricarico
- Milo Manara
- Moebius
- Tanino Liberatore
- Emiliano Ponzi
- Riccardo Guasco
- Lucamaleonte
- Nicola Verlato
- Lrnz
- The Oluk
- No Curves
- Carlo Stanga
- Cibo
- Donato Sansone
- Fra!
- Giulio Rincione
- Francesco Poroli
- Alessandro Turoni
- Luca Tarlazzi
- LABADANzky
- Biancoshock
- Annarita Briganti
- Alessandra Carini
- Van Orton Design
- Dante Alighieri
- Sandro Botticelli
- Go Nagai
- Gustavo Doré
- Alessandro Barbero
- Michele Bruttomesso
- Alessandra Carloni
- Camilla Falsini
- Andrea Ravo Mattoni
- Blub
- Casciu
- Manolo Saviantoni (The Oluk)
- Van Orton
- Giovanni Sgobba
- Vanni Sgobba
- Federico Ciattaglia
Institutions
- Bonobolabo
- Biblioteca di Storia Contemporanea 'Alfredo Oriani'
- Vetro Editions
- Repubblica
- Donna Moderna
- Magazzeno Art Gallery
- Wasp
- Alkanoids
- Publics ICC
- Creatori di Emozioni
- Art Rights
- Illustri Festival
- Lieu.city
- Comune di Ravenna
- Comitato Nazionale per le Celebrazioni dei 700 anni
- Ministero per i beni e le attività culturali
- Taffo funeral services
- Artribune
- Biblioteca di Storia Contemporanea Alfredo Oriani
- Istituti italiani di cultura all'estero
- Istituto di Los Angeles
- Consolato di Houston
Locations
- Ravenna
- Italy
- via Pasolini
- Piazza San Francesco
- Biblioteca di Storia Contemporanea 'Alfredo Oriani'
- Milan
- Turin
- Sofia
- Bulgaria
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Houston