Fabrizio Cotognini's Faustian Alchemy at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
Fabrizio Cotognini (born 1983 in Macerata) presented 'Reversed Theatre' at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin, 2018. The installation, inspired by Goethe's Faust, uses precious materials like gold, silver, copper, and marble in an alchemical process. Cotognini transformed the space's twelve windows with red glass to evoke Mephistopheles. The work emerged from a residency in Basilicata with Visioni Future, curated by Lorenzo Benedetti. Cotognini's research focuses on theatrical works including Faust, Parsifal, Salomè, and The Flying Dutchman. He cites influences from Baltrušaitis, Le Goff, Eco, and Panofsky. Future projects include a show at Fondazione Morra Greco in Naples and engagements in Switzerland and Denmark in spring/summer 2019.
Key facts
- Fabrizio Cotognini is born in 1983 in Macerata.
- The exhibition 'Reversed Theatre' was held at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin in 2018.
- The installation is inspired by Goethe's Faust.
- Cotognini used gold, silver, copper, and marble in an alchemical process.
- Twelve windows were covered with red glass to represent Mephistopheles.
- The work originated from a residency in Basilicata with Visioni Future curated by Lorenzo Benedetti.
- Cotognini's research includes Faust, Parsifal, Salomè, and The Flying Dutchman.
- Influences include Baltrušaitis, Le Goff, Eco, and Panofsky.
- Next exhibition will be at Fondazione Morra Greco in Naples.
- Projects in Switzerland and Denmark are planned for spring/summer 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Fabrizio Cotognini
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Jurgis Baltrušaitis
- Jacques Le Goff
- Umberto Eco
- Erwin Panofsky
Institutions
- Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
- Visioni Future
- Fondazione Morra Greco
- Artribune
Locations
- Macerata
- Italy
- Turin
- Basilicata
- Potenza
- Naples
- Switzerland
- Denmark