Peggy Guggenheim Collection launches SuperaMenti workshops for Gen Z
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice has partnered with the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai to introduce SuperaMenti, a set of four workshops aimed at individuals aged 16 to 25. This initiative focuses on the social dynamics influenced by the pandemic. The workshops will be facilitated by artists Jan Vormann, Stefano Ogliari Badessi (S.O.B), Alice Pasquini, and Cecilia Jansson. Vormann's workshop, 'Castelli di vetro,' is set for October 1–4, following online sessions on September 21 and 28. S.O.B.'s 'Chi guarda cosa?' will occur from October 29–31, while Pasquini's 'Oltre il muro: arte e contesto' is scheduled for November 27–29, and Jansson's 'Explore the distance' will take place in January. Participation is free, with both online and in-person options available.
Key facts
- SuperaMenti is a series of four workshops by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Swatch Art Peace Hotel.
- Workshops target Generation Z (ages 16–25).
- Artists: Jan Vormann, Stefano Ogliari Badessi (S.O.B), Alice Pasquini, Cecilia Jansson.
- First workshop 'Castelli di vetro' by Jan Vormann runs Oct 1–4 at Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and Forte Marghera.
- Online sessions for first workshop held Sept 21 and 28.
- Second workshop by S.O.B on Oct 29–31 creates floating eyes from recycled materials.
- Third workshop by Alice Pasquini on Nov 27–29 focuses on street art and urban recovery.
- Fourth workshop by Cecilia Jansson in January explores the human body as a measure.
- Karole P. B. Vail referenced Peggy Guggenheim's 1942 Art of This Century as inspiration.
- Carlo Giordanetti highlighted mutual exchange and fun as key outcomes.
- Workshops are free, with remote and in-person sessions.
Entities
Artists
- Jan Vormann
- Stefano Ogliari Badessi
- S.O.B
- Alice Pasquini
- Cecilia Jansson
- Karole P. B. Vail
- Carlo Giordanetti
- Peggy Guggenheim
Institutions
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Swatch Art Peace Hotel
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
- Forte Marghera
- Art of This Century
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Shanghai
- China
- New York
- United States