Massimo Bartolini Reads Arthur Rimbaud's Letters for Monologhi al Telefono
Massimo Bartolini, born in Cecina in 1962, is the featured artist in the latest episode of Monologhi al Telefono. In his monologue, he pays homage to French poet Arthur Rimbaud, reciting letters Rimbaud wrote during his stay in Aden, Yemen, detailing his avid search for technical-scientific texts. Bartolini, known for repurposing everyday objects to challenge spatial perception, previously created the 2003 work "Desert Dancer," a library of scientific manuals and technical treatises accessible to one visitor at a time, reflecting on technological advancement and the loss of hands-on knowledge. In September 2022, the Centro per l'arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci will host a major exhibition of his work titled "Hagoromo."
Key facts
- Massimo Bartolini is the artist featured in the latest Monologhi al Telefono.
- Bartolini was born in Cecina in 1962.
- The monologue honors Arthur Rimbaud by reading his letters.
- Rimbaud's letters were written during his stay in Aden, Yemen.
- The letters describe a search for technical-scientific texts.
- Bartolini's 2003 work 'Desert Dancer' is a library of scientific manuals.
- 'Desert Dancer' allows one visitor at a time inside.
- In September 2022, Centro Pecci will host Bartolini's exhibition 'Hagoromo'.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Bartolini
- Arthur Rimbaud
Institutions
- Centro per l'arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci
- Artribune
Locations
- Cecina
- Italy
- Aden
- Yemen