Ferzan Ozpetek's 'Venetika' at MAXXI with Kasia Smutniak
Ferzan Ozpetek's installation 'Venetika' is on view at the Museo MAXXI in Rome until April 30. The work presents Venice personified as actress Kasia Smutniak, who is filmed holding her breath among projections of famous Venetian paintings. The video is mirrored on a water basin while the scent of the lagoon fills the air, accompanied by music by Sezen Aksu. The installation is housed in a red cube of wood and mirrors in the museum's piazza. Originally created for the 58th Venice Biennale, the project is curated by Giovanna Zabotti, produced by Faros Film and Fondaco, with Bulgari as main partner.
Key facts
- Installation 'Venetika' by Ferzan Ozpetek at Museo MAXXI, Rome until April 30
- Features actress Kasia Smutniak as the personification of Venice
- Video shows Smutniak in apnea among projections of Venetian paintings
- Installation includes a water basin and scent of the lagoon
- Music by Sezen Aksu accompanies the experience
- Housed in a red cube of wood and mirrors in the museum's piazza
- Originally created for the 58th Venice Biennale
- Curated by Giovanna Zabotti, produced by Faros Film and Fondaco, with Bulgari as main partner
Entities
Artists
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Kasia Smutniak
- Sezen Aksu
- Giovanna Zabotti
Institutions
- Museo MAXXI
- Faros Film
- Fondaco
- Bulgari
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Venice
- Museo MAXXI