Forum on Art and Politics: Ten Italian Art Professionals Weigh In
In the latest issue of Artribune Magazine (#45), a discussion unfolds among ten Italian art experts on the interplay of art and politics in the context of contemporary populism and the influence of 1968. Cesare Pietroiusti opposes the use of art for ulterior motives, while Alessandra Pioselli champions its role as a civic instrument. Alfredo Pirri critiques the detrimental effects of merging art and politics since the 1960s. Francesco Cascino sees art as a lens for exploring dreams and encourages participation outside traditional museum settings. Raffaele Gavarro reflects on the differences between 1970s political issues and those of today. Curated by Santa Nastro, the forum also features insights from Nanni Balestrini, Stefano Chiodi, Teresa Macrì, Marinella Senatore, and Fabio Cavallucci.
Key facts
- Forum published in Artribune Magazine #45
- Ten Italian art professionals participated
- Cesare Pietroiusti: art should not be instrumentalized
- Alessandra Pioselli: art as civic tool against simplification
- Alfredo Pirri: art and politics should maintain distance
- Nanni Balestrini: art-politics pairing is a commercial gimmick
- Stefano Chiodi: art should tell truth without being militant
- Fabio Cavallucci: working on a platform to give voice to cultural figures
Entities
Artists
- Cesare Pietroiusti
- Alfredo Pirri
- Nanni Balestrini
- Marinella Senatore
- Tommaso Trini
- Elena Bellantoni
- Eugenio Tibaldi
- Alterazioni Video
- Oliver Ressler
- Chto Delat
- Hou Hanru
- Alexander Dugin
- Maria Lai
- Luciano Fabro
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Mario Sironi
- Andy Warhol
- Joseph Beuys
- Henri Matisse
- Nanni Moretti
- Edgar Morin
Institutions
- Artribune
- Fondazione Morra
- Artribune Magazine
- MAXXI
- KOW Berlin
Locations
- Italy
- Napoli
- Berlin
- Germany