Drodesera Festival 2017: Supercontinent Edition Explores Hybridity and Performance
The Drodesera Festival, now in its 37th edition and themed Supercontinent, takes place at Centrale Fies in Dro, Italy, from July 21 to the end of July 2017. Established in 1981 by Dino Sommadossi and Barbara Boninsegna, the festival emphasizes hybrid and interdisciplinary art forms. It kicks off with performances from 10 finalists of LIVE WORKS Vol.5, featuring artists such as Alok Vaid-Menon and Claudia Pagès Rabal. Beginning July 25, the event will delve into 'middle grounds,' showcasing pieces like Tania El Khoury’s Gardens Speak and Massimo Furlan’s collaboration with residents of La Bastide-Clairence. Additionally, Alessandro Sciarroni will unveil Chroma and a solo photography exhibit, while Artribune will present SUPERCONNECTED, curated by Dalila D'Amico, Marta Federici, and Chiara Pirri.
Key facts
- Drodesera Festival 2017 is the 37th edition, subtitled Supercontinent.
- The festival runs from July 21 to late July 2017 at Centrale Fies in Dro, Italy.
- Centrale Fies was founded in 1981 by Dino Sommadossi and Barbara Boninsegna.
- The festival opens with performances by 10 finalists of LIVE WORKS Vol.5.
- LIVE WORKS was founded in 2013 by Barbara Boninsegna, Daniel Blanga Gubbay, and Simone Frangi.
- Artists include Tania El Khoury, Shonen, Raafat Majzoub, Michikazu Matsune, and Francesca Grilli.
- Alessandro Sciarroni presents his first solo photography exhibition titled 41.
- Artribune will produce SUPERCONNECTED video interviews curated by Dalila D'Amico, Marta Federici, and Chiara Pirri.
Entities
Artists
- Alok Vaid-Menon
- Claudia Pagès Rabal
- Gaetano Cunsolo
- Kent Chan
- Lisa Vereetbrugghen
- Madison Bycroft
- Mercedes Azpilicueta
- Mohamed Abdelkarim
- Rodrigo Sobarzo de Larraechea
- Urok Shirhan
- Tania El Khoury
- Shonen
- Raafat Majzoub
- Michikazu Matsune
- Francesca Grilli
- CollettivO CineticO
- Jacopo Jenna
- Jacopo Miliani
- Massimo Furlan
- Chiara Bersani
- Matteo Ramponi
- Alessandro Sciarroni
- Marco D'Agostin
- Riccardo Giacconi
- Carolina Valencia Caicedo
- Andrea Morbio
- Giacomo Onofrio
- Karim Zeriahen
- Diane Arbus
- Dalila D'Amico
- Marta Federici
- Chiara Pirri
- Barbara Boninsegna
- Filippo Andreatta
- Daniel Blanga Gubbay
- Simone Frangi
- Emanuele Coccia
- John The Houseband
- Cosmesi
- Thea Hjelmeland
- Gerald Kurdian
- Philipp Gehmacher
- Sotterraneo
- Jordi Colomer
- Werner Herzog
- Kristina Norman
- Dries Verhoeven
- Lisa Vereertbrugghen
- Luca Ruali
- Ugo Morelli
- Filippo Minelli
Institutions
- Centrale Fies
- Drodesera Festival
- LIVE WORKS
- Museion
- Festival Bolzano Danza
- Artribune
- L'Amicale de Production
- Biennale di Sharjah
- BUDA
- Spellemannpris Awards
Locations
- Dro
- Italy
- Alto Garda
- Marocche
- La Bastide-Clairence
- France
- Palestine
- Israel
- Syria
- Bolzano
- Trentino-Alto-Adige
- Beirut
- Lebanon
- Belgium
- Paris