Free Hugs: Comics Artists Explore the Meaning of Embraces in Traveling Exhibition
The exhibition titled 'Free Hugs. L’abbraccio a fumetti' showcases sixty pieces created by forty comic artists, with curation by Alessio Trabacchini and Giulio De Vita. It examines the concept of embraces through a variety of artistic styles and techniques. Among the featured artists are notable names such as Will Eisner, Gipi, and Manuele Fior. The preview took place on September 1 at the Giornate degli Autori during the 78th Venice International Film Festival, while the official opening is set for September 3 at the Festival Pergolesi Spontini in Jesi. Prior to its relocation to PAFF! in Pordenone in November, several comics-related events will be held at Palazzo Bisaccioni, emphasizing the importance of physical connection after eighteen months of pandemic restrictions.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Free Hugs. L’abbraccio a fumetti' features 60 original works by 40 Italian and international comic artists.
- Curated by Alessio Trabacchini and Giulio De Vita.
- Previewed on September 1, 2021 at Sala Laguna del Lido during the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
- Official opening on September 3, 2021 at Festival Pergolesi Spontini in Jesi.
- Artists include Will Eisner, Gipi, Davide Reviati, Yvan Alagbé, Zuzu, Kalina Muhova, LRNZ, Manuele Fior.
- The exhibition explores the theme of embraces, especially relevant after pandemic lockdowns.
- The show will move to PAFF! in Pordenone in November 2021.
- Festival Pergolesi Spontini's 21st edition is titled 'Tutti per uno'.
Entities
Artists
- Will Eisner
- Gipi
- Davide Reviati
- Yvan Alagbé
- Zuzu
- Kalina Muhova
- LRNZ
- Manuele Fior
- Alice Socal
- Alessio Trabacchini
- Giulio De Vita
Institutions
- BilBOlbul
- PAFF! Palazzo Arti Fumetti Friuli
- Festival Pergolesi Spontini
- Giornate degli Autori
- Venice International Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Venice
- Jesi
- Pordenone
- Palazzo Bisaccioni
- Sala Laguna del Lido