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Mario Cresci Discusses Experimental Photography in New Artribune Podcast

publication · 2026-04-27

Artribune has released a new episode of its podcast series 'Monologhi al Telefono', hosted by Donatella Giordano, featuring artist Mario Cresci. Born in Chiavari in 1942, Cresci is currently the subject of the exhibition 'Un esorcismo del tempo' at the Museo MAXXI in Rome, which explores his pioneering work in experimental photography. The exhibition focuses on Cresci's long period in Basilicata from 1967 to the 1980s. In the interview, Cresci discusses his early photographic experiments and the development of his artistic practice. The podcast series transforms recorded interviews into edited monologues, aiming to make the listener feel like they are on the phone with the artist, blurring the line between podcast and phone call.

Key facts

  • Mario Cresci was born in Chiavari in 1942.
  • Cresci's exhibition 'Un esorcismo del tempo' is currently at Museo MAXXI in Rome.
  • The exhibition focuses on Cresci's work in Basilicata between 1967 and the 1980s.
  • The podcast is part of the series 'Monologhi al Telefono' by Donatella Giordano.
  • The interview is recorded in full but edited into a monologue.
  • The format aims to make the listener feel like they are on the phone with the artist.
  • The podcast is available on Spreaker.
  • Artribune also offers newsletters and WhatsApp updates.

Entities

Artists

  • Mario Cresci
  • Donatella Giordano

Institutions

  • Museo MAXXI
  • Artribune
  • Spreaker

Locations

  • Chiavari
  • Rome
  • Basilicata

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