Marco Bagnoli completes ritual at San Miniato al Monte Abbey for its millennium
On April 22, 2019, artist Marco Bagnoli (born 1949 in Florence) will conclude a ritual at the Abbey of San Miniato al Monte in Florence, marking the culmination of the abbey's millennium celebrations. The event, which begins at 7 PM, involves a Gregorian chant by the monks and Bagnoli, together with Abbot Bernardo, carrying fire out of the abbey, mirroring the fire he brought in at the start. This ritual completes a series of works Bagnoli has installed at the abbey since 1992, representing the four elements: Ascolta il flauto di canna (Earth), Fonte Battesimale (Water), La Voce (Fire), and Sonovasoro (Air). The first work was Janua Coeli (1988-1992), a temporary installation of two mirrored metal parabolas at the convent entrance. A publication titled Marco Bagnoli, Janua Coeli, edited by Pier Luigi Tazzi, will be released by Petra, Florence, 2019. The abbey is located at Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Florence.
Key facts
- Marco Bagnoli was born in Florence in 1949.
- His relationship with the Abbey of San Miniato al Monte began in 1992.
- The first installation was Janua Coeli (1988-1992), two mirrored metal parabolas.
- The works represent the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air.
- The ritual on April 22, 2019, concludes the millennium celebrations of the abbey.
- The monks will chant Cumque evigilasset in Gregorian style.
- Bagnoli and Abbot Bernardo will carry fire out of the abbey.
- A publication edited by Pier Luigi Tazzi will be released by Petra, Florence, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Bagnoli
- Pier Luigi Tazzi
Institutions
- Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
- Petra
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze