Luca Trevisani on Cinema, Video Art, and the Eternal in Art
In an interview featured alongside a screening series at Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi in Venice from March 2 to 5, 2017, Luca Trevisani delves into the realms of cinema and video art. This event is a part of a partnership with the Lo Schermo dell'Arte Film Festival, led by Silvia Lucchesi. The program showcased ten films, including Eva Hesse by Marcie Begleiter, David Hockney by Randall Wright, and Don't Blink: Robert Frank. Additional screenings featured Omar Fast's Remainder, Pierre Bismuth's Where is Rocky II?, and Trevisani's own Sudan. He reflects on the intersection of contemporary art and film, asserting, "Art is always current because it is eternal," highlighting the significance of enduring elements over transient ones.
Key facts
- Screening program held March 2–5, 2017 at Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi, Venice.
- Fourth consecutive collaboration with Lo Schermo dell'Arte Film Festival.
- Festival directed by Silvia Lucchesi.
- Ten artist films and documentaries were selected.
- Marcie Begleiter's feature on Eva Hesse was screened.
- Randall Wright's documentary on David Hockney was shown.
- Don't Blink Robert Frank features conversation with Robert Frank and his assistant Laura Israel.
- Omar Fast's first fiction feature Remainder was included.
- Pierre Bismuth's Where is Rocky II? was shown.
- Luca Trevisani's Sudan is dedicated to the last Northern White Rhinoceros.
- Trevisani distinguishes cinema and video art: popcorn vs. drinks, commercials vs. none.
- Trevisani uses moving images because he is interested in change and time.
- Trevisani cites Chauvet Cave and Addaura graffiti as early cinema.
- Trevisani believes art is eternal and reveals mystical truths.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Trevisani
- Eva Hesse
- Marcie Begleiter
- David Hockney
- Randall Wright
- Robert Frank
- Laura Israel
- Omar Fast
- Pierre Bismuth
Institutions
- Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi
- Palazzo Grassi
- Lo Schermo dell'Arte Film Festival
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Florence
- Chauvet Cave
- Addaura