Flavio Favelli’s Intimate Monologue in Artribune’s New Podcast Series
Artribune launches 'Monologhi al Telefono,' an audio series where artists speak directly to listeners via simulated phone calls, bypassing traditional interview formats. In the latest episode, Florence-born artist Flavio Favelli (b. 1967) reflects on his practice of sourcing objects from flea markets and vintage dealers, weaving them with personal memory and site-specific installations. He discusses his recent book 'Bologna la Rossa,' an unconventional autobiography intertwining his childhood with Bologna’s tragic events and parallel advertising campaigns. Favelli also reveals his desire to design a funerary monument for his parents, recalling an unrealized cemetery project by Arnaldo Pomodoro he encountered in a seminar. The series includes monologues by Sissi, Andrea Mastrovito, and Pietro Ruffo. The piece is written by Donatella Giordano.
Key facts
- Artribune launches 'Monologhi al Telefono' audio series
- Artists speak via simulated phone calls without traditional interview structure
- Flavio Favelli (b. 1967, Florence) is featured
- Favelli uses flea market and vintage objects in his work
- His book 'Bologna la Rossa' is an autobiography mixing personal and city history
- Favelli wants to design a funerary monument for his parents
- He recalls Arnaldo Pomodoro's unrealized cemetery project
- Series includes monologues by Sissi, Andrea Mastrovito, Pietro Ruffo
Entities
Artists
- Flavio Favelli
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Sissi
- Andrea Mastrovito
- Pietro Ruffo
- Donatella Giordano
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Bologna
- Rome
- Sicily