Kamen: diffused museum of Aurisina marble quarries opens in Trieste
On October 15, 2022, the Kamen museum, which focuses on Aurisina stone and its quarries, was officially opened in the Karst area close to Trieste. The initiative, spearheaded by Fabiola Faidiga from Associazione Casa C.A.V.E., works in partnership with local businesses and marble producers. The museum's mission is to enhance the region through artistic routes, land art, exhibitions, artistic residencies, and culinary experiences. This launch follows the conclusion of the eighth edition of the L'Energia dei Luoghi festival on September 11, 2022, which included workshops and residencies organized by Eva Comuzzi. An event featuring artist Fabio Viale and geologist Antonio Klingendrath is scheduled for October 29, 2022. Aurisina stone has been used in many significant monuments throughout history.
Key facts
- Kamen, a diffused museum of Aurisina stone and quarries, opened on October 15, 2022.
- The museum is located in the Karst region near Trieste, Italy.
- It was developed by Associazione Casa C.A.V.E. – Contemporary Art, led by Fabiola Faidiga.
- The project was anticipated by the eighth edition of L'Energia dei Luoghi festival (ended September 11, 2022).
- Aurisina stone was used in the Forum of Aquileia, Mausoleum of Theodoric, and Certosa di Bologna cemetery.
- A day dedicated to residencies and sculpture workshops is scheduled for October 29, 2022.
- The event will feature artist Fabio Viale and geologist Antonio Klingendrath.
- Artworks from residencies are displayed in the Tunnel della Pietra.
Entities
Artists
- Fabio Viale
- Eva Comuzzi
- Edi Carrer
- Alberto Fiorin
- Valentina Fogher
- Martina Vocci
- Antonio Klingendrath
Institutions
- Associazione Casa C.A.V.E. – Contemporary Art
- Karsiart
- Consorzio Marmi del Carso
- Portopiccolo Art Gallery
- Estplore
- Artribune
Locations
- Trieste
- Italy
- Duino-Aurisina
- Karst
- Aquileia
- Ravenna
- Bologna
- Tunnel della Pietra