DESINA: New Naples Festival Dedicated to Graphic and Visual Cultures
The DESINA festival, dedicated to graphic and visual cultures, is set to take place in Naples from April 27 to 30. Established in 2022 by Stefano Pellone, Domenico Armatore, and Nicola Feo, with Daniela Piscitelli serving as the scientific advisor, this year’s theme is "What is the impact of your design?" The event will kick off on April 27 at the Academy of Fine Arts, featuring the exhibition "25 Manifesti per Napoli, 1984-1986," curated by Alan Fletcher. Additional exhibitions at FOQUS will showcase "Introspectabilia," "Marchi e identità del Made in Italy," and "Impatto a tre colori." Marialuisa Firpo will lead discussions, and workshops, including "Generazione YZ," along with children’s activities on April 29 at Made in Cloister.
Key facts
- DESINA is a new festival dedicated to graphic and visual cultures in Naples.
- The festival runs from April 27 to 30 in various historic locations in the historic center of Naples.
- The first edition's theme is 'What is the impact of your design?'
- The festival opens on April 27 at the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples with the exhibition '25 Manifesti per Napoli, 1984-1986' curated by Alan Fletcher.
- Three exhibitions will be held at FOQUS – Fondazione Quartieri Spagnoli: 'Introspectabilia' by illo, 'Marchi e identità del Made in Italy' curated by AIAP, and 'Impatto a tre colori' curated by 12 Campania agencies.
- Talks will be presented by Marialuisa Firpo at FOQUS.
- Workshops will be held at FOQUS and Riot studio, with children's labs on April 29 at Made in Cloister.
- The workshop 'Generazione YZ' is curated by Milano Graphic Festival in partnership with DESINA and Graphic Days of Turin.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Pellone
- Domenico Armatore
- Nicola Feo
- Daniela Piscitelli
- Alan Fletcher
- Francesco E. Guida
- Marialuisa Firpo
- Enrica D'Aguanno
- Ivana Gaeta
- Fabio Guida
- Ilaria Reposo
- Francesco Dondina
- Luca Borriello
- Enzo Cref
- Paula Scher
- Marina Willer
- Jonathan Barnbrook
- Armando Milani
- Lica Steiner
- Albe Steiner
- Ilio Negri
- Silvio Coppola
- Giancarlo Iliprandi
- Ghost
- Sabote3000
- Nodo
- Hero
- Buio
- Bruno Munari
- Marialuisa Fripo
- Mauro Bubbico
- Ilio Negrei
- Franco Canale
- Pino Grimaldi
Institutions
- DESINA
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
- Fondazione Napoli Novantanove
- FOQUS – Fondazione Quartieri Spagnoli
- AIAP
- Centro di documentazione sul Progetto Grafico AIAP
- Made in Cloister
- Milano Graphic Festival
- Graphic Days di Torino
- INWARD Osservatorio Nazionale sulla Creatività Urbana
- Riot studio
- illo
- Pentagram
- Metahaven
- Nomad Studio
- Studio FM Milano
- Studio Mut
- Collletttivo
- Corraini
- Lazy Dog
- Lars Müller Publishers
- AIAP – Associazione Italiana Design della Comunicazione Visiva
- Royal Group & Resorts
- Comune di Napoli
- Betterpress
- Due Studio
- Lars Müller
- Publisherrs
- Valiz
- Set Margins
Locations
- Napoli
- Italia
- Torino
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
- FOQUS – Fondazione Quartieri Spagnoli
- Riot studio
- Made in Cloister
- Palazzo Marigliano
- Naples
- Italy
Sources
- Artribune —
- Artuu Magazine —
- Artslife —