Paris's Nuit Blanche Replicated at Villa Medici in Rome
On October 27, 2016, Nuit Blanche, the famous all-night art festival that started in Paris in 2002, will be hosted at the Villa Medici in Rome from 7 PM to 4 AM. The event will feature a range of art installations, live performances, concerts, and DJ sets scattered throughout the villa and gardens. Christophe Girard, one of the event's founders, will team up with Director Muriel Mayette-Holtz to co-host. Curator Pier Paolo Pancotto will present contemporary works by artists such as Neil Beloufa, Davide Bertocchi, and Anri Sala. A special performance titled 'Sei sola,' inspired by Bach, will showcase violinist Benjamin Attahir and dancer Laure Dupont. From 11:30 PM to 3 AM, electronic music, curated by Swiss artists, will fill the air.
Key facts
- Paris's Nuit Blanche, first held in 2002, is being replicated at Villa Medici in Rome.
- The event takes place on October 27, 2016, from 7 PM to 4 AM.
- Christophe Girard, promoter of the original Parisian event, co-hosts with Director Muriel Mayette-Holtz.
- Installations by Neil Beloufa, Davide Bertocchi, Julian Charrière, Laurent Grasso, Anri Sala, Xavier Veilhan curated by Pier Paolo Pancotto.
- Works by fellows Eva Jospin, Simon Rouby, Olivier Kosta Thiéfaine are included.
- Performance 'Sei sola' by Benjamin Attahir and Laure Dupont inspired by Bach's suite.
- Electronic music from 11:30 PM to 3 AM by Pauline Beaudemont, Edgars Gluhovs, Nicole Miller.
- Collaboration with Swiss Institute and American Academy for the music program.
Entities
Artists
- Neil Beloufa
- Davide Bertocchi
- Julian Charrière
- Laurent Grasso
- Anri Sala
- Xavier Veilhan
- Pier Paolo Pancotto
- Eva Jospin
- Simon Rouby
- Olivier Kosta Thiéfaine
- Benjamin Attahir
- Laure Dupont
- Pauline Beaudemont
- Edgars Gluhovs
- Nicole Miller
Institutions
- Accademia di Francia a Roma – Villa Medici
- Istituto Svizzero
- American Academy
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Rome
- Italy
- Villa Medici
- viale Trinità dei Monti, 1 – 00187 Roma