Maria D. Rapicavoli's Monologue on New York Crisis and George Floyd Protests

Maria D. Rapicavoli, a Sicilian artist born in Catania in 1976, presents a critical monologue linking New York's emergency situation to George Floyd's murder and the subsequent protests. The work also reflects on the suspense surrounding the November 2020 presidential elections. Rapicavoli, who earned an MFA from Goldsmiths University and participated in the Whitney Independent Study Program, uses photography, video, and installation to address cultural identities and provoke social change. Her recent projects include the solo show 'Make This Earth Home' in Otranto curated by Francesco Scasciamacchia, and 'Homemade' at Magazzino Italian Art in New York curated by Vittorio Calabrese. Her film 'The: Other, a Familiar Story', winner of the Italian Council VI edition 2019, was presented at The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation. The exhibition is part of 'To Cast Too Bold A Shadow' curated by Sara Reisman at The 8th Floor, running until January 23, 2021.