Maurizio Nannucci's 'This Sense of Openness/Correspondence' Published by FLAT & Zona Archives
At the art book fair FLAT in Turin, Maurizio Nannucci unveiled his latest publication, 'This Sense of Openness/Correspondence.' This 496-page work compiles a vast array of letters, postcards, drawings, collages, and other materials from his interactions with more than 50 artists, such as On Kawara, Yoko Ono, and Joseph Beuys. Nannucci characterizes the piece as an 'opera-libro a più voci' (multi-voice book-work), emphasizing its roots in fostering social connections prior to the rise of digital media, which he later opted out of. The book stands as a tangible testament to correspondence across various cultures and languages. An afterword by Elena Volpato highlights its appeal to younger audiences who continue to send handwritten notes. Released by FLAT & Zona Archives in Turin, 2019, the book is priced at €55, ISBN 9788894388718.
Key facts
- Maurizio Nannucci's book 'This Sense of Openness/Correspondence' was presented at FLAT art book fair in Turin.
- The 496-page volume collects correspondence with over 50 artists including On Kawara, Herman de Vries, Ben Vautier, Bill Viola, Pipilotti Rist, Haim Steinbach, Yoko Ono, Chen Zhen, Joseph Beuys, Christo, Luigi Ontani, Alighiero Boetti, Olaf Nicolai, Maurizio Cattelan, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Martin Creed, Jonathan Monk, and Hans Ulrich Obrist.
- Nannucci describes the work as an 'opera-libro a più voci' (multi-voice book-work), not a catalog or memoir.
- The book originated from Nannucci's desire to create social networks before digital social media existed; he later refused to use digital platforms.
- Elena Volpato wrote the afterword, highlighting Nannucci's use of postal exchange as resistance to ephemerality.
- The publication coincides with an exhibition of works on paper at FLAT's top floor, exploring the book as architecture of thought and form.
- The book is published by FLAT & Zona Archives, Turin, 2019, ISBN 9788894388718, priced at €55.
- Younger artists like Cattelan, Tiravanija, and Obrist continue to exchange handwritten messages with Nannucci.
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Nannucci
- On Kawara
- Herman de Vries
- Ben Vautier
- Bill Viola
- Pipilotti Rist
- Haim Steinbach
- Yoko Ono
- Chen Zhen
- Joseph Beuys
- Christo
- Luigi Ontani
- Alighiero Boetti
- Olaf Nicolai
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Martin Creed
- Jonathan Monk
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Elena Volpato
- Alberto Giacometti
- Emilio Vedova
- Sol LeWitt
- James Lee Byars
- Gabriele Detterer
- Claude Closky
Institutions
- FLAT (fiera del libro d’arte)
- Zona Archives
- Artissima
- Artribune
- Biennale di libri d’Artista
- Wayne's Bakery
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
- France
- New York
- United States