Giovanni Morbin’s Performance ‘Me’ at Mart References Fascism

During the Giornata del Contemporaneo at the Mart in Rovereto, artist Giovanni Morbin showcased his performance piece called 'Me.' Dressed entirely in black, he sat on a stool and spun rapidly, echoing Renato Bertelli’s bronze sculpture ‘Profilo continuo (Testa di Mussolini).’ Unlike the muted statue, Morbin passionately recited Mussolini's war declaration from 1940, calling out to Italians and their allies. After his spinning, he tried to get up but stumbled, repeating this twice. Eventually, he made his way to a wall where he used charcoal to draw a large ‘M’ and a small ‘e’ before exiting. His performance serves as a critique of fascism's lasting impact, blending historical references with contemporary reflections on behavior.