Marinella Senatore and Flavio Favelli Debate Participation vs Solitude in Art
During a discussion in Artribune's Versus series, Italian artists Marinella Senatore and Flavio Favelli share contrasting perspectives on the themes of participation and solitude in the realm of art. Senatore, noted by Hou Hanru for her commitment to social engagement, highlights the importance of collaboration, comparing it to an orchestra where every voice is significant. She believes her platforms welcome errors and that her role is to empower others. On the other hand, Favelli, citing a 2012 conversation with Antonio Grulli, contends that art is inherently elitist and often produced in isolation, with artworks deriving meanings on their own. Both artists reflect on the interplay between solitude and social interaction in their creative endeavors, including Favelli’s military project recognized by the President of the Republic.
Key facts
- Marinella Senatore and Flavio Favelli debated participation vs solitude in art.
- The conversation was part of the Versus series on Artribune.
- Hou Hanru wrote about Senatore's work in 'Marinella Senatore. The School of Narrative Dance Roma' (Nero Publishing, 2016).
- Favelli's 2012 interview with Antonio Grulli was published in Flash Art.
- Senatore compares collaborative art to an orchestra with different scores.
- Favelli states art is elitist and the artist works in solitude.
- Favelli's project 'Gli Angeli degli Eroi' (2015) was honored by the President of the Republic.
- Senatore uses drawing as a therapeutic tool after collective experiences.
Entities
Artists
- Marinella Senatore
- Flavio Favelli
- Hou Hanru
- Antonio Grulli
- Vincenzo Merola
Institutions
- Artribune
- Nero Publishing
- Flash Art
- MAXXI
- Laveronica
- President of the Republic (Italy)
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Modica
- Piazza del Quirinale (Rome)