Marinella Senatore's 'Afterglow' Takes Over London with Performances and Installations
From June 7 to 9, 2022, Italian artist Marinella Senatore presented 'Afterglow,' a performance and exhibition across multiple venues in London. The event kicked off with an exhibition at the residence of the Italian Ambassador, aligning with the Republic Day reception, which was rescheduled to June 7. On June 9, hundreds of performers interacted with the public, starting with a private viewing at Mazzoleni gallery, attended by Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta. Participants then traveled on a vintage double-decker bus to Notting Hill, where they performed, including a children's choir under Senatore's 'Bodies of Alliance' installation. The finale occurred at Battersea Power Station, featuring musicians and dancers, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Senatore's SOND project, which has engaged over 6.5 million participants.
Key facts
- Marinella Senatore's 'Afterglow' took place in London on June 7-9, 2022.
- The event included an exhibition at the Italian Ambassador's residence and a performance at Battersea Power Station.
- Hundreds of performers participated in the June 9 performance.
- Works included neon lights, wax and glass sculptures, luminarie, and drawings.
- The neon work 'I Contain Multitudes' quotes Walt Whitman.
- The performance involved musicians, choirs, wrestlers, gymnasts, parkourists, dancers, and bands.
- The event celebrated the tenth anniversary of Senatore's SOND project.
- The performance attracted local residents watching from their apartments.
Entities
Artists
- Marinella Senatore
- Fabio Mauri
- Walt Whitman
- Alan Watts
Institutions
- Mazzoleni
- Italian Embassy in London
- Italian School in London
- Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain
- Battersea Power Station
- La Goccia
- Petersham Nurseries
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Old Bond Street
- Notting Hill
- Battersea Power Station
- Covent Garden
- Trafalgar Square
- Italy
- Cava de’ Tirreni