Emilio Fantin's 'The Light of Darkness' Explores Coma and Consciousness in Turin
In Turin, Palazzo Barolo presents 'The Light of Darkness,' a solo exhibition by Emilio Fantin (born 1954), as part of the 'Risvegli' initiative curated by Gabi Scardi and Katherine Desjardins. This event is promoted by Centro Itard Lombardia and receives support from the Italian Council (8th edition, 2020). As a segment of the 'Singolare' series and 'Plurale 2021,' the exhibition will transition to the Fondazione Baruchello in Rome, featuring 'Emilio Fantin: Dreaming is Common to All' at the Logan Center for the Arts, University of Chicago, from October 15 to November 15, 2021. The project encompasses a website and publication, displaying drawings, photographs, and videos on consciousness, alongside performances scheduled for November 4, 5, and 26.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Light of Darkness' by Emilio Fantin at Palazzo Barolo, Turin.
- Part of 'Risvegli' project curated by Gabi Scardi and Katherine Desjardins.
- Supported by Italian Council (8th edition, 2020) of the Ministry of Culture.
- Hosted by PARI within 'Singolare' series and 'Plurale 2021'.
- Future events: Fondazione Baruchello, Rome; Logan Center for the Arts, University of Chicago (Oct 15–Nov 15, 2021).
- Platform www.poeticsofnonperceptible.com launched.
- Features 'Integratore' device for exploring states of consciousness.
- Performances on November 4, 5, and 26, 2021.
Entities
Artists
- Emilio Fantin
Institutions
- Palazzo Barolo
- Centro Itard Lombardia
- Italian Council
- Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea del Ministero della Cultura
- PARI
- Polo delle Arti Relazionali e Irregolari
- Opera Barolo
- Artenne
- Forme in bilico
- Fondazione Baruchello
- Logan Center for the Arts
- University of Chicago
- Open Practice Committee
- Comfort Station
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Rome
- Chicago
- United States