Infinito Pratico at Palazzina Azzurra Revives 1969 Biennale's Experimental Legacy
The 'Infinito Pratico' exhibition at Palazzina Azzurra in San Benedetto del Tronto captures the innovative essence of the 1969 VIII Biennale d'Arte, which was curated by Luciano Marucci, Gillo Dorfles, and Filiberto Menna. Curators Arnold Braho and Giulia Sfirro showcase the works of fifteen artists, including four performers, that embody the spirit of the Marche region. Notable pieces include 'Zatteronmarante' by Eliseo Mattiacci, 'Kites' by Oliviero Fiorenzi, and 'Turisti (2026)' by Davide Monaldi. The project maintains a broad thematic focus on cultural identity and artistic expression. It will be open until August 25, 2026, at Viale Bruno Buozzi 14. This article is by Ludovico Genone for Artribune.
Key facts
- Infinito Pratico is on view at Palazzina Azzurra, San Benedetto del Tronto, until August 25, 2026.
- The exhibition is curated by Arnold Braho and Giulia Sfirro for the Adriatica Contemporanea association.
- It reactivates the model of the 1969 VIII Biennale d'Arte di San Benedetto del Tronto, curated by Luciano Marucci with Gillo Dorfles and Filiberto Menna.
- The 1969 edition, titled Al di là della pittura, connected international practices and emerging languages outside major centers.
- Fifteen artists, including four performers, are featured in the show.
- Eliseo Mattiacci's 1969 work Zatteronmarante opens the exhibition.
- Davide Monaldi presents Turisti (2026), glazed ceramic puppets.
- Other participants include Oliviero Fiorenzi, Vinicius Jayme Vallorani, Babau, Chiara Camilli, Iva Drekalovic, Benedetta Fioravanti, Stefano Ortega, Marila Scartozzi, Mariagiorgia Ulbar, and Giulia Valenti.
Entities
Artists
- Luciano Marucci
- Gillo Dorfles
- Filiberto Menna
- Arnold Braho
- Giulia Sfirro
- Eliseo Mattiacci
- Oliviero Fiorenzi
- Davide Monaldi
- Vinicius Jayme Vallorani
- Babau
- Chiara Camilli
- Iva Drekalovic
- Benedetta Fioravanti
- Stefano Ortega
- Marila Scartozzi
- Mariagiorgia Ulbar
- Giulia Valenti
- Leopardi
- Ludovico Genone
Institutions
- Adriatica Contemporanea
- VIII Biennale d'Arte di San Benedetto del Tronto
- Palazzina Azzurra
- Artribune
Locations
- San Benedetto del Tronto
- Marche
- Recanati
- Italy