Giovanni Fontana on Epigenetic Poetry and His New Book 'Inventario'
Giovanni Fontana, a precursor of pre-textual poetics and epigenetic poetry, discusses his latest book 'Inventario', published by Edizioni Milella of Lecce. The work, prompted by Salvatore Luperto, explores Fontana's creative journey through visual, sound, and linear poetry, featuring encounters with Cesare Zavattini, Adriano Spatola, Ennio Morricone, and John Giorno. Fontana emphasizes the role of voice as a real presence in performance, countering the hyperreal society described by Baudrillard. He advocates for overcoming disciplinary boundaries to achieve total poetry, a concept expanded by Spatola. The interview was conducted by Cecilia Pavone.
Key facts
- Giovanni Fontana was born in Frosinone in 1946.
- His book 'Inventario' is published by Edizioni Milella of Lecce.
- The book was prompted by Salvatore Luperto, creator of the 'Asserzioni' series.
- Fontana mentions encounters with Cesare Zavattini, Adriano Spatola, Ennio Morricone, and John Giorno.
- Fontana theorizes pre-textual poetics and epigenetic poetry.
- He argues for the centrality of the body and voice in performance against hyperreality.
- The concept of 'total poetry' was expressed by poet Adriano Spatola.
- The interview was conducted by Cecilia Pavone.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Fontana
- Cesare Zavattini
- Adriano Spatola
- Ennio Morricone
- John Giorno
- Cecilia Pavone
Institutions
- Edizioni Milella
- Artribune
Locations
- Frosinone
- Lecce
- Taranto
- Bari