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Darsena Residency #2: Four Artists Selected for Mestre Program

artist · 2026-05-05

The Galleria Massimodeluca in Mestre has announced the four artists who will participate in the upcoming Darsena Residency. They are Agostino Bergamaschi, born in Milan in 1990; Isabel Legate, hailing from Austin, USA, born in 1992; Regina Magdalena Sebald, who was born in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany, in 1984; and Marco Strappato, from Porto San Giorgio, born in 1982. Out of more than 250 applications from over 30 countries, these artists were selected for the residency, which is set for June 3 to July 15, 2016, led by Marina Bastianello. The program, managed by Paolo Brambilla and Stefano Cozzi, includes open studios and a final exhibition in September 2016.

Key facts

  • Four artists selected for Darsena Residency #2: Agostino Bergamaschi, Isabel Legate, Regina Magdalena Sebald, Marco Strappato.
  • Residency runs June 3 to July 15, 2016.
  • Over 250 applications from more than 30 countries.
  • Artistic director: Marina Bastianello.
  • Coordinators: Paolo Brambilla and Stefano Cozzi.
  • Curatorial supervision: Valentina Lacinio and Claudio Piscopo.
  • Open studios and visits by Simone Frangi, Nicola Setari, Renato Alpegiani, Catherine Biocca.
  • Concluding exhibition and catalog in September 2016.

Entities

Artists

  • Agostino Bergamaschi
  • Isabel Legate
  • Regina Magdalena Sebald
  • Marco Strappato
  • Catherine Biocca

Institutions

  • Galleria Massimodeluca
  • Accademia di Brera
  • Royal College of Art

Locations

  • Mestre
  • Milan
  • Austin
  • USA
  • Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
  • Germany
  • Porto San Giorgio
  • London
  • Berlin
  • New York
  • Italy

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