Paratissima 2025: 21st Edition Moves to Moncalieri's Real Collegio Carlo Alberto
The 21st edition of Paratissima, titled Kosmos, opened in Turin's art week, moving to the historic Real Collegio Carlo Alberto in Moncalieri. The nomadic fair features over 450 artists across 12,000 square meters, with a labyrinthine layout lacking strong curatorial direction. Six main exhibitions are curated by Martina Ghignatti, Margherita Caselli, Valeria Cirone, Laura Tota, and Francesca Canfora. Notable projects include Andrea Papi's installation 'Just to hit' referencing Nike's logo, and the Share Festival section with 'Share Campus – Mockumentary dal 2050' (AI-generated videos by Accademia Albertina students) and 'The Arquà manuscript tapestry' by BGGB Studio (AI-produced faux medieval tapestry). President Andrea Schiavo emphasizes quantity over quality, hindering the fair's potential as a creative laboratory. The event runs during Turin's art week, competing with other cultural offerings.
Key facts
- Paratissima 2025 is the 21st edition, titled Kosmos.
- The fair moved to Real Collegio Carlo Alberto in Moncalieri, an 18th-century building.
- Over 450 artists are spread across 12,000 square meters.
- Six main exhibitions are curated by Martina Ghignatti, Margherita Caselli, Valeria Cirone, Laura Tota, and Francesca Canfora.
- Andrea Papi's installation 'Just to hit' features a machete referencing Nike's logo.
- Share Festival section includes 'Share Campus – Mockumentary dal 2050' by Accademia Albertina students using AI.
- BGGB Studio's 'The Arquà manuscript tapestry' is an AI-produced faux medieval tapestry.
- President Andrea Schiavo prioritizes quantity over quality, limiting the fair's impact.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Papi
- Martina Ghignatti
- Margherita Caselli
- Valeria Cirone
- Laura Tota
- Francesca Canfora
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Paratissima
- Real Collegio Carlo Alberto
- Share Festival
- Accademia Albertina
- BGGB Studio
- Artribune
- Nike
Locations
- Turin
- Moncalieri
- Italy