Paratissima 2023 opens in Turin's Cavallerizza for the last time
Paratissima has opened its 2023 edition in the Cavallerizza Reale in Turin, marking its final year at this 15,000-square-meter UNESCO site. The venue is being converted into a cultural hub housing the University, Compagnia di San Paolo, and a five-star hotel. CEO Lorenzo Germak stated that after managing this large space, the organization does not want to downsize and is seeking a similar venue, possibly the former Superga factory in via Verolengo, Madonna di Campagna, with a bid closing on November 14 requiring €1 million. The fair features 400 artists across 10 curated shows with 20 curators, including six from the NICE course, plus a new section on the third floor and a live program with a decompression moment in the immersive sound room Beyond. The event also includes a spin-off of the PhotoFestival Liquida curated by Laura Tota in previously closed spaces.
Key facts
- Paratissima 2023 opened in Cavallerizza Reale, Turin.
- This is the last edition at this 15,000 sqm UNESCO site.
- The site will be converted into a hub for University, Compagnia di San Paolo, and a hotel.
- CEO Lorenzo Germak says they seek a similar space, possibly the former Superga factory.
- Bid for the Superga factory closes November 14; requires €1 million.
- 400 artists participate in 10 curated shows with 20 curators.
- 6 curators are from the NICE course.
- Includes a spin-off of PhotoFestival Liquida curated by Laura Tota.
- Live program includes a decompression moment in Beyond's immersive sound room.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Germak
- Laura Tota
Institutions
- Paratissima
- Cavallerizza Reale
- Compagnia di San Paolo
- Università di Torino
- NICE – New Independent Curatorial Experience
- PhotoFestival Liquida
- Beyond
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Cavallerizza Reale
- via Verolengo
- Madonna di Campagna