Intersezioni Digitali: From Kinetic Art to New Media in Padua

The exhibition 'Intersezioni Digitali' in San Martino di Lupari, Padua, traces the evolution from kinetic and programmed art to digital and new media art. Curated by Ennio Bianco and produced by Associazione Culturale Cartavetrata, it runs from October 14 to 28, 2018, at the Chiesa Storica di San Martino di Lupari. The venue is historically significant: from 1971 to 1985, it hosted a Biennale d'Arte founded by artist Edoer Agostini, featuring kinetic art figures like Julio Le Parc, Agostino Bonalumi, and Grazia Varisco. The exhibition includes 14 contemporary artists from around the world, including four Italians. Works range from video and generative software to sculpture. Featured artists include Andy Lomas (UK), whose algorithms simulate cell reproduction; Letizia Galli (Italy) with nickel-plated steel 'binary trees'; Kevin McGloughlin (Ireland) exploring symmetry; Alessandro Capozzo (Italy) with generative software inspired by Daedalus; and Lia (Austria), who visually quotes Bridget Riley. The exhibition is accompanied by dance, music, 3D performances, and conferences on digital art and local programmed and kinetic art heritage.