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Group Show 'If I were you, I’d call me Us' at Galleria Massimodeluca, Mestre

exhibition · 2026-05-05

The exhibition "If I were you, I’d call me Us" is currently on display at Galleria Massimodeluca in Mestre, Venice, featuring the work of eight artists. Curated by Elisa Strinna and Elena Forin, the show examines physical and emotional boundaries. Manuel Scano showcases a suspended piece that represents a surmountable limit, while Giovanni Giaretta explores themes of blindness through video and mirrors. Kiyoto Koseki's performance addresses experiential deprivation, and Jakob & Manila challenge conventional gestures. Other contributions include Shadi Harouni’s symbolic quarry work and Ludovica Carbotta’s stylized unseen architectures. The exhibition runs until May 28, 2016.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'If I were you, I’d call me Us' at Galleria Massimodeluca, Mestre, Venice
  • Curated by Elisa Strinna and Elena Forin
  • Features eight artists: Ludovica Carbotta, Giovanni Giaretta, Shadi Harouni, Jakob & Manila, Kiyoto Koseki, Manuel Scano, Elisa Strinna
  • Explores physical and emotional limits
  • Manuel Scano presents a suspended work about a surmountable limit
  • Giovanni Giaretta addresses blindness via video and two mirrors without reflection
  • Kiyoto Koseki's performance and installation focus on experiential deprivation
  • Jakob & Manila challenge automatic gestures like speaking or criticizing
  • Shadi Harouni symbolically removes stones from a quarry
  • Ludovica Carbotta shows stylized unseen architectures
  • Exhibition runs until May 28, 2016
  • Venue: Galleria Massimodeluca, Via Torino 105q, Mestre

Entities

Artists

  • Elisa Strinna
  • Elena Forin
  • Ludovica Carbotta
  • Giovanni Giaretta
  • Shadi Harouni
  • Jakob & Manila
  • Kiyoto Koseki
  • Manuel Scano

Institutions

  • Galleria Massimodeluca
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Mestre
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Via Torino 105q

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