Gianni Colosimo and Luisa Bruni's Playful Critique of Contemporary China in Turin
Gianni Colosimo, who was born in 1953 in Santa Severina, Crotone, is unveiling a new exhibition in Turin that presents a satirical yet whimsical perspective on modern China. This exhibition serves as a continuation of his 2006 showcase in Milan and includes an immersive multisensory experience utilizing Chinese banknotes. Curated by Marco Enrico Giacomelli, the exhibition features a text by Gianluigi Ricuperati and draws inspiration from avant-garde theater of the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing works by Luisa Bruni. Notable pieces focus on Chinese history, including 'Ping Pong' and 'Arricchirsi è glorioso.' The exhibition wraps up with a kinetic sculpture of Xi Jinping, accompanied by vocals from his wife, Peng Liyuan, sampled by Paolo Dellapiana. It is both site-specific and production-intensive.
Key facts
- Gianni Colosimo was born in 1953 in Santa Severina, Crotone.
- The exhibition is a sequel to his 2006 show 'Wallpaper' at Galleria Pack in Milan.
- In 2006, Colosimo used 100,000 one-dollar bills to create an optical trap space.
- In 2012, Colosimo produced a Carrara marble dollar bill with Mao's portrait.
- The current exhibition uses Chinese banknotes in its scenography.
- The show is curated by Marco Enrico Giacomelli with a text by Gianluigi Ricuperati.
- Luisa Bruni contributes manual interventions to the works.
- The kinetic sculpture features Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan's vocals sampled by Paolo Dellapiana.
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Colosimo
- Luisa Bruni
- Paolo Dellapiana
- Peng Liyuan
- Xi Jinping
- Mao Zedong
- George Washington
Institutions
- Galleria Pack
- Larsen
- Artribune
Locations
- Santa Severina
- Crotone
- Italy
- Milan
- Turin
- Carrara
- China