Davide Sgambaro on Insecurity, Responsibility, and the Value of Wasting Time

In a conversation with Davide Dal Sasso, artist Davide Sgambaro, who was born in 1989 in Cittadella, elaborates on his exploration of human vulnerability and unstable employment through various mediums, including installation, photography, performance, and video. He characterizes his work as influenced by 'premura,' prioritizing context over aesthetics. Sgambaro promotes the idea of 'wasting time' as a moral counter to the pressures of productivity. Notable pieces include 'I believe in my stuff only at night,' 'I push a finger into my eyes,' and 'Parappaparaparapappapara.' His artwork is part of collections such as MAMbo Bologna and GAM Torino. His solo shows feature 'Nope!' (2022), 'Too much and not the mood' (2022), and 'Kiss, kick, kiss' (2021). Sgambaro perceives art as a duty that encourages exploration.