MAXXI L'Aquila exhibition 'Afterimage' explores memory and transformation after 2009 earthquake

'Afterimage,' a collective exhibition at MAXXI L'Aquila, showcases the work of 26 artists and is curated by Bartolomeo Pietromarchi and Alessandro Rabottini, running until February 19. This exhibition delves into themes of memory, reality, and change, particularly in the context of the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila and its ongoing rebuilding efforts, all set within the beautifully restored Baroque Palazzo Ardinghelli. It focuses on afterimages as emotional remnants rather than mere trauma. Notable works include Ana Miletić's textiles reflecting post-earthquake restoration, Benni Bosetto's installation inspired by amulets, and Stefano Arienti's altered mountain photographs. Other artists featured are Thomas Demand, Frida Orupabo, and Mario Schifano, with connections to transformation and regional heritage through references to Baudelaire and Ovid.