Festival Inequilibrio 2023: Body, Identity, and Landscape in Castiglioncello
The 2023 Festival Inequilibrio, hosted by Fondazione Armunia, takes place in Castiglioncello and Rosignano Marittimo, Italy, running until July 9. Under the direction of Angela Fumarola, the festival explores themes of female identity and the body, highlighting mythological characters such as Lilith and Helen of Troy, alongside contemporary issues like Iranian women's protests and the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. A new video segment merges cinema with live performances. Activities include 'In-canti di donne e natura' guided tours and botanical excursions. Key venues include Poggio Pelato and Parco dei Poggetti. The event showcases over 150 artists and 60 performances, featuring works by Motus and Virgilio Sieni, all within the historic context of the Macchiaioli painters.
Key facts
- Festival Inequilibrio 2023 runs until July 9 in Castiglioncello and Rosignano Marittimo.
- Artistic direction by Angela Fumarola.
- Theme: body and female identity, from Greek myth to contemporary issues.
- Features mythological figures: Lilith, Hecuba, Cassandra, Helen of Troy, Circe.
- Includes references to accabadore of Sardinia, Iranian women's hair-cutting, Mothers of Plaza de Mayo.
- New video section blends cinema with live performance.
- Botanical excursions and forest walks offered, including 'In-canti di donne e natura'.
- Locations: Poggio Pelato, Parco dei Poggetti, Castello Pasquini park.
- Partnership with FITO, a vegan restaurant using short supply chain ingredients.
- Over 150 artists and 60 events, including Motus, Virgilio Sieni, Fanny&Alexandre, quotidianacom, Nerval Teatro.
- Festival set in historic Macchiaioli landscape; Macchiaioli gathered at Diego Martelli's estate, later Castello Pasquini.
- Macchiaioli fought with Garibaldi and supported women's emancipation and war widows.
Entities
Artists
- Motus
- Virgilio Sieni
- Fanny&Alexandre
- quotidianacom
- Nerval Teatro
- Diego Martelli
- Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Angela Fumarola
Institutions
- Fondazione Armunia
- Castello Pasquini
- FITO
Locations
- Castiglioncello
- Rosignano Marittimo
- Italy
- Poggio Pelato
- Parco dei Poggetti
- Castello Pasquini park
- Lari
- Sardinia
- Iran