Gianluca Vassallo's SPOP project tackles Sardinia's depopulation crisis
Gianluca Vassallo's SPOP project addresses Sardinia's alarming depopulation, with projections indicating 31 municipalities may be entirely deserted by 2060. Selected communities include Bortigiadas, Nughedu San Nicolò, and Semestene, with a focus on the 'circumference of solitude.' Funded by Fondazione di Sardegna and AR/S – Arte Condivisa in Sardegna, the initiative involves scientific research from the Sardarch collective and photography by Nicolò Galeazzi. An exhibition curated by Roberto Cremascoli will debut in October, featuring large-format resident portraits and video art. A publication will accompany the showcase, highlighting these communities' stories.
Key facts
- 31 municipalities in Sardinia are projected to be completely depopulated by 2060.
- Gianluca Vassallo selected 10 communities for the SPOP project.
- Vassallo used a 'circumference of solitude' parameter based on available physical space.
- The project is promoted by Fondazione di Sardegna under AR/S – Arte Condivisa in Sardegna.
- Sardarch collective provides scientific research; Nicolò Galeazzi assists with photography.
- Large-format posters of residents were displayed on building walls.
- The exhibition is curated by Roberto Cremascoli, co-curator of the Portugal Pavilion at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale.
- The exhibition will open in October and include video art and a publication.
Entities
Artists
- Gianluca Vassallo
- Nicolò Galeazzi
- Francesco Cocco
- Matteo Lecis Cocco-Ortu
- Nicolò Fenu
- Roberto Cremascoli
Institutions
- Fondazione di Sardegna
- AR/S – Arte Condivisa in Sardegna
- Sardarch
- Centro Regionale di Programmazione della Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
- Artribune
- Padiglione Portogallo
- Biennale di Architettura a Venezia
Locations
- Sardinia
- Italy
- Bortigiadas
- Nughedu San Nicolò
- Semestene
- Giave
- Padria
- Monteleone Rocca Doria
- Esterzili
- Ussassai
- Armungia
- Aidomaggiore
- Venice