Mascarilla 19: 8 artist films on domestic violence by In Between Art Film
Founded by Beatrice Bulgari, In Between Art Film has introduced MASCARILLA 19, a project featuring eight films by artists that tackle the rise of domestic and gender-based violence exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns. The title references "Mascarilla 19," a discreet code used in Spanish pharmacies for women seeking assistance, akin to Italy's "mascherina 1522." This initiative comes in response to a surge in helpline calls and 11 femicides recorded in Italy from March to April 2020. Curators Leonardo Bigazzi, Alessandro Rabottini, and Paola Ugolini will work alongside eight international artists. Filming is set to commence after the emergency period, with presentations anticipated for autumn 2020. Bulgari seeks to explore themes of freedom, constraints, and cultural crises while aiding artists during these challenging times.
Key facts
- MASCARILLA 19 is a project of 8 artist films produced by In Between Art Film.
- The project addresses domestic and gender-based violence during COVID-19 lockdown.
- Name comes from Spanish code 'Mascarilla 19' used in pharmacies; Italy adopted 'mascherina 1522'.
- Lockdown in Italy saw 11 femicides and tripled helpline calls in March–April 2020.
- Curators: Leonardo Bigazzi, Alessandro Rabottini, Paola Ugolini.
- Artists: Iván Argote, Silvia Giambrone, Eva Giolo, Basir Mahmood, MASBEDO, Elena Mazzi, Adrian Paci, Janis Rafa.
- Filming will start after the emergency; presentation in autumn 2020.
- Project will be shown via institutional collaborations in Italy and abroad.
Entities
Artists
- Iván Argote
- Silvia Giambrone
- Eva Giolo
- Basir Mahmood
- MASBEDO
- Nicolò Massazza
- Iacopo Bedogni
- Elena Mazzi
- Adrian Paci
- Janis Rafa
- Beatrice Bulgari
- Leonardo Bigazzi
- Alessandro Rabottini
- Paola Ugolini
Institutions
- In Between Art Film
Locations
- Italy
- Spain
- Colombia
- France
- England
- Belgium
- Pakistan
- Netherlands
- Albania
- Greece