Fondazione Merz inaugura ZACentrale a Palermo con mostra 'L'altro, lo stesso'

The exhibition 'L'altro, lo stesso,' inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' poetry, recently opened at the ZAC – Zisa Arti Contemporanee, part of the Fondazione Merz in Turin, located in the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa in Palermo. This marks the launch of the three-year initiative ZACentrale, which focuses on cultural events and exhibitions. The showcase explores themes like existence, the past and future, nature's cycles, and our connection to the environment. Notable pieces include Mario Merz's 'Doppia Spirale' (1990) and 'Pietra serena sedimentata depositata e schiacciata dal proprio peso...' (2003), the latter evoking feelings of fullness and lightness. The exhibit also features 'Time, Love and Workings of Anti-Love' by Lida Abdul, alongside works from artists like Rosa Barba and Joan Jonas. Outside, a neon installation by Alfredo Jaar quotes Antonio Gramsci: 'The old world is dying. The new one is slow to appear. And in this chiaroscuro, monsters are born.'