Paltacréa: New Artist Residency Explores Brianza Landscape and Communities
Paltacréa, a fresh artist residency and research program, is kicking off in Brianza, Italy, from May 22 to 26, with another segment planned for July 10 to 12, 2026. This initiative, organized by Associazione Paltacréa APS, will involve students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera. The project seeks to move beyond the traditional gallery space by connecting with the lively surroundings of Briosco, Inverigo, and nearby areas. Key sites include biodiversity hotspots, factories, and the historic Fornace Artistica Riva. The public events will feature narrative walks, explorations, and even the lighting of a ceramic kiln in July during the Sagra del Cotto Artistico. The team behind this effort includes Anna Villa, Emma Dotti, and others, aiming to tap into local culture to inspire new possibilities.
Key facts
- Paltacréa is a new artist residency and participatory research project in Brianza, Italy.
- The first phase runs May 22–26, 2025; the second phase is July 10–12, 2026.
- Organized by Associazione Paltacréa APS, involving students from Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera.
- Activities take place in Briosco, Inverigo, and surrounding areas.
- Sites include biodiversity areas, mills, factories, cemeteries, and Fornace Artistica Riva.
- Public program includes landscape explorations, narrative walks, astronomical observations, and collective actions.
- Culminates in July with lighting of an experimental ceramic kiln during Sagra del Cotto Artistico.
- Team includes Anna Villa, Emma Dotti, Leo Cogliati, Benedetta Repetto, Giacomo Scapin, Camilla Chiari, Lucia Koreia Ciusa, and Aurora Giancarli Gnucci.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Villa
- Emma Dotti
- Leo Cogliati
- Benedetta Repetto
- Giacomo Scapin
- Camilla Chiari
- Lucia Koreia Ciusa
- Aurora Giancarli Gnucci
- Nicolas Bourriaud
Institutions
- Associazione Paltacréa APS
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Fornace Artistica Riva
Locations
- Brianza
- Italy
- Briosco
- Inverigo