Giacomo Costa's 'Moto Perpetuo' at Palazzo Leoni, Bologna
Giacomo Costa, born in Florence in 1970, showcases 'Moto Perpetuo' at Bologna's Palazzo Leoni. This exhibition, part of Art City Bologna 2026 and the 49th ArteFiera, features three digital video installations that portray abandoned, dystopian cities in perpetual motion. Costa's work, previously displayed at Rifugio Digitale in Florence from January 16 to February 6, 2026, in 'time(e)scape,' explores the Red Queen paradox alongside Zygmunt Bauman's notions of a postmodern liquid society, critiquing hyper-capitalist consumerism. The videos illustrate architecture as a self-sustaining entity, drawing inspiration from Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' and Fritz Lang's films. 'Moto Perpetuo' juxtaposes relentless movement with the cyclical nature of the environment, highlighting the rapid pace of urban change versus the slow progression of climate change.
Key facts
- Giacomo Costa born 1970 in Florence
- Exhibition 'Moto Perpetuo' at Palazzo Leoni, Bologna
- Three digital video installations with continuous loops
- Opening during Art City Bologna 2026, 49th ArteFiera
- Previous exhibition 'time(e)scape' at Rifugio Digitale, Florence (Jan 16–Feb 6, 2026)
- 'time(e)scape' curated by Serena Tabacchi, artistic direction Laura Andreini
- Collaboration with NM Contemporary gallery and Forma Edizioni
- Works reference Red Queen paradox and Bauman's liquid society
- Cinematic references to 'Brazil' and Lang's films
- Critique of hyper-capitalist consumerism and climate change
Entities
Artists
- Giacomo Costa
- Robert de Niro
- Lewis Carroll
- Zygmunt Bauman
- Serena Tabacchi
- Laura Andreini
Institutions
- Palazzo Leoni
- Rifugio Digitale
- NM Contemporary
- Forma Edizioni
- Art City Bologna
- ArteFiera
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Florence