PRAC Contemporary Art Center in Ponzano Romano Celebrates First Anniversary
The PRAC – Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea, located in Ponzano Romano near Rome, marks its inaugural anniversary. Established in the spring of 2021 by Graziano Menolascina, this site encompasses Palazzo Liberati and the 17th-century Santa Maria ad Nives church. PRAC is dedicated to contemporary art, fostering partnerships with esteemed artists while also safeguarding the cultural legacy of Ponzano. Menolascina describes the past year as a 'miracle,' highlighting exhibitions from artists like Tony Oursler, Shirin Neshat, and Enzo Cucchi. The upcoming season features 'Memento mori,' which will be on display until January 15, 2023, and includes works from Giuseppe Gallo, Paolo Grassino, Myriam Laplante, and others.
Key facts
- PRAC – Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea founded in spring 2021 in Ponzano Romano.
- Artistic director and curator is Graziano Menolascina.
- Venue includes Palazzo Liberati and deconsecrated Santa Maria ad Nives church.
- First year featured exhibitions by Tony Oursler, Shirin Neshat, and Enzo Cucchi.
- New season opens with group show 'Memento mori' until January 15, 2023.
- Theme of death chosen as exorcism for pandemic and war.
- Artists were not told the theme; works selected from studios.
- Exhibition includes 12 artists: Gallo, Grassino, Laplante, Levini, Petrucci, Ragalzi, Ruffo, Sassolino, Artan, Tirelli, Vasquez de la Horra, Witkin.
Entities
Artists
- Graziano Menolascina
- Tony Oursler
- Shirin Neshat
- Enzo Cucchi
- Giuseppe Gallo
- Paolo Grassino
- Myriam Laplante
- Felice Levini
- Leonardo Petrucci
- Sergio Ragalzi
- Pietro Ruffo
- Arcangelo Sassolino
- Artan (Shalsi)
- Marco Tirelli
- Sandra Vasquez de la Horra
- Joel Peter Witkin
Institutions
- PRAC – Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea
- Palazzo Liberati
- Santa Maria ad Nives
- Artribune
Locations
- Ponzano Romano
- Rome
- Italy