Fabrice Bernasconi Borzì's 'Abbandonarsi ogni tanto è utile' in Catania

Fabrice Bernasconi Borzì, born in Geneva in 1989 and relocated to Catania at age 29, explores dualities in his exhibition 'Abbandonarsi ogni tanto è utile' at Galleria Massimo Ligreggi. Curated by Elsa Barbieri, the show presents works that balance irony with existential themes, creating unresolved conflicts. The centerpiece, 'one last tango,' features two metal blades oscillating at different speeds with intervals of about three minutes—the average duration of a tango—evoking the dance's intertwining legs. Two portraits observe the scene. The exhibition concludes with a triptych of canvases displayed backward, bearing the artist's apologies for his inability to paint, despite using high-quality materials. This challenges perceived formal quality and human relationships, revealing hidden voids and weaknesses.