Gianni Colosimo's Sacrificial Performance in Turin

On October 29, 2016, Gianni Colosimo (born 1953 in Crotone, lives in Turin) performed "Deposizione," a sacrificial ritual, at the finissage of his exhibition "Uneasiness – Elegia del silenzio e del buio" at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary in Turin. The performance, which evokes the ritualistic character of his 1970s works, symbolizes birth, death, and rebirth, with the artist as the sacrificial lamb. During the event, Colosimo created three new works: "Opera suicida," "Ready-made incontinente," and "Gettare la maschera," integrating them into the existing exhibition corpus. The project stems from a decade-long research and marks a new phase in his career. Colosimo criticized the contemporary art industry, stating that artists have become designers, lost their existential vocation, and forgotten morality and sacredness. The performance involved collaborators Pietro Casella, Franco Lattarulo, Fabrizio Nicastro from the theater company Senso Doppio, and Dario Grappeggia. Walter Magri handled filming, editing, and soundtrack.