Palermo's Historic Palaces to Host Manifesta 2018 Exhibitions
Palermo has been designated as the Italian Capital of Culture and will host the 12th edition of Manifesta, commencing on June 15, 2018. In partnership with Valorizzazioni Culturali, the project aims to breathe new life into over 180 neglected historic structures for various exhibitions and events. Filippo Perissinotto leads this initiative, which seeks to secure funding for restoration and stimulate economic development. Notable locations include Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata and Palazzo Francavilla. Announced projects consist of Not Found, Cassata Drone Pavilion, Outskirts of an Urban Blue Print, and Migrazioni Gemelle. Not Found, curated by Cristoforo Lippi, examines identity through artistic expression, while Cassata Drone Pavilion opens on June 16, 2018, showcasing works by RAQS Media Collective. Outskirts will host an artist residency, and Migrazioni Gemelle emphasizes cultural twinning.
Key facts
- Manifesta 12 will open in Palermo on June 15, 2018.
- Palermo is also Italian Capital of Culture in 2018.
- Valorizzazioni Culturali partners with Palermo and Manifesta to revitalize historic palaces.
- Over 180 historic-artistic buildings in Palermo are abandoned or degraded.
- Filippo Perissinotto is president of Valorizzazioni Culturali.
- Massimiliano Pecoraro Marafon leads Valorizzazioni Culturali Sicilia.
- Venues include Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata, Palazzo Francavilla, Palazzo Villafranca, Villa Bordonaro ai Colli, Palazzo Castelnuovo, Palazzo Arone di Valentino.
- Four projects announced: Not Found, Cassata Drone Pavillion, Outskirts of an Urban Blue Print, Migrazioni Gemelle.
- Not Found is curated by Cristoforo Lippi.
- Cassata Drone Pavillon is conceived by Gaetano Olmo Stuppia and curated by Giovanni Rendina, opening June 16, 2018.
- Cassata Drone Pavillon features RAQS Media Collective, Maria D Rapicavoli, Stefano Cagol.
- Outskirts of an Urban Blue Print is coordinated by Mariella Poli of California College of the Arts.
- Migrazioni Gemelle uses Palermo's sister city relationships.
Entities
Artists
- RAQS Media Collective
- Maria D Rapicavoli
- Stefano Cagol
- Cristoforo Lippi
- Gaetano Olmo Stuppia
- Giovanni Rendina
- Mariella Poli
- g. olmo stuppia
- Maria Domenica Rapicavoli
- Gabriella Ciancimino
Institutions
- Manifesta
- Valorizzazioni Culturali
- California College of the Arts
- NATO
- Artribune
- OMA
- Teatro Garibaldi
- Amari Roncalli Ferrara school
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Venice
- Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata
- Palazzo Francavilla
- Palazzo Villafranca
- Villa Bordonaro ai Colli
- Palazzo Castelnuovo
- Palazzo Arone di Valentino
- Via Vittorio Emanuele
- Piazza Magione
- San Francisco
- Sicily
- Kalsa
- New Delhi
- Trentino Alto Adige