Eugenio Tibaldi's Anthropogenic Connection at Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa
On December 10, 2020, at the Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Italian artist Eugenio Tibaldi (born 1977 in Alba) unveiled his work titled Anthropogenic Connection during the 16th Giornata del Contemporaneo organized by AMACI. This project, created in collaboration with the Ethiopian museum and the Italian Institute of Culture between 2019 and 2020, marks the inaugural piece from the Zoma Bridge initiative, which seeks to transform over 40 temporary irrigation bridges into artistic structures. Curated by Meskerem Assegued and Adriana Rispoli, it features a permanent installation called Anthropogenic – Bridge and a series of plates known as Anthropogenic Herbarium, showcasing Tibaldi's residency. The installation incorporates decorative elements made from recycled materials, fostering a playful space for public engagement. Elmi Olindo & Co. provided support for this endeavor.
Key facts
- Eugenio Tibaldi presented Anthropogenic Connection on December 10, 2020.
- The project was developed between 2019 and 2020.
- It was created in collaboration with Zoma Museum and the Italian Institute of Culture in Addis Ababa.
- Anthropogenic Connection is the first work under the Zoma Bridge international call.
- The Zoma Museum has over 40 temporary bridges for irrigation.
- The project is curated by Meskerem Assegued and Adriana Rispoli.
- It consists of two sections: Anthropogenic – Bridge (permanent installation) and Anthropogenic Herbarium (studio plates).
- The bridge installation includes a slide and uses waste materials like tires, sheet metal, and TV antennas.
Entities
Artists
- Eugenio Tibaldi
Institutions
- Zoma Museum
- AMACI
- Italian Institute of Culture in Addis Ababa
- Elmi Olindo & Co.
Locations
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
- Alba