Popsophia 2018: Six Exhibitions Explore Dream vs Reality in Civitanova Alta
From August 2 to 5, 2018, Civitanova Alta in Italy will welcome the eighth Popsophia festival, centered around the theme 'Dreams are my reality.' Lucrezia Ercoli is the curator, and the festival will showcase six exhibitions in historic locations. One highlight is 'Il Falconiere' at the Auditorium Sant'Agostino, curated by Antonello Tolve, celebrating the 30-year legacy of the Galleria del Falconiere, founded in 1975 by Alfio Vico. This exhibition will display pieces by renowned artists like Mauro Staccioli and Mario Schifano. Other notable exhibits include Matteo Catani's 'Andy_POP' and Ivano Quintavalle's photography series, among others. The event will also feature discussions and performances from various creatives.
Key facts
- Popsophia festival runs August 2–5, 2018, in Civitanova Alta.
- Theme: 'Dreams are my reality'.
- Six exhibitions across six historic venues.
- Curated by Lucrezia Ercoli.
- Galleria del Falconiere retrospective at Auditorium Sant'Agostino.
- Andy Warhol-inspired multimedia installation by Matteo Catani.
- Giulio Catelli, Paola Tassetti, Ivano Quintavalle, René Ciampa exhibit.
- Festival includes philosophers, journalists, musicians, and artists.
Entities
Artists
- Mauro Staccioli
- Mario Schifano
- Enzo Cucchi
- Eliseo Mattiacci
- Sandro Chia
- Giosetta Fioroni
- Fabio Mauri
- Andy Warhol
- Matteo Catani
- Riccardo Minnucci
- Giulio Catelli
- Paola Tassetti
- Ivano Quintavalle
- René Ciampa
- Alfio Vico
- Antonello Tolve
- Lucrezia Ercoli
Institutions
- Popsophia
- Galleria del Falconiere
- Auditorium Sant'Agostino
- Centro Multimediale San Francesco
- Galleria Centofiorini
- Associazione Culturale Centofiorini
- Cappella Natinguerra
- Chiesa di San Francesco
- Chiostro di San Francesco
- Spazio Culturale STED
- Artribune
Locations
- Civitanova Alta
- Italy
- Falconara Marittima
- New York
- Piazza della Libertà
- Chiostro di Sant'Agostino
- ex Pescheria
- Chiesa di San Francesco
- Corso Annibal Caro
- Via Nazario Sauro, 12
- Piazza XXV Luglio, 4