Natalie Cristiani's film 'The Artefacta' explores Nicola Costantino's life and art
Natalie Cristiani's feature-length documentary 'The Artefacta' focuses on Argentine artist Nicola Costantino, blending her personal life with her provocative art. Cristiani, who met Costantino in 2013 after her Venice Biennale presentation of 'Eva Peron' in 'Rapsodia Inconclusa', aimed to create an intimate portrait rather than a conventional art documentary. The film delves into Costantino's iconic works, such as soaps made from her own liposuctioned fat, a cast of her eyeballs, and clothing decorated with nipple and orifice reproductions. Music is by Roberto Paci Dalò. 'The Artefacta' screened at the BFI London Film Festival on October 17 and 18, 2015, and later appeared on Artribune Television with exclusive clips.
Key facts
- Natalie Cristiani directed the documentary 'The Artefacta' about Nicola Costantino.
- Cristiani met Costantino in 2013 after her Venice Biennale presentation.
- The film focuses on Costantino's life as a woman, mother, and artist.
- Costantino's works include soaps from her liposuctioned fat and a cast of her eyeballs.
- Music for the film was composed by Roberto Paci Dalò.
- 'The Artefacta' screened at BFI London Film Festival on October 17-18, 2015.
- The film was later featured on Artribune Television with exclusive clips.
- Cristiani stated she wanted to make the art accessible through Costantino's life story.
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Costantino
- Natalie Cristiani
- Roberto Paci Dalò
Institutions
- Artribune
- BFI London Film Festival
- Artribune Television
- Indiewire
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- South America
- Venice
- London