Premio Sparti 2025: Ascoli Piceno becomes contemporary art hub with 24 artists exploring 'confine'
In Ascoli Piceno, Italy, the fourth edition of the Premio Sparti features 24 artists exploring the theme of 'confine' (border) across four locations: Palazzo dei Capitani, Museo Civico di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea 'O. Licini', Frida Art Academy, and Frida Museum. The exhibitions will be on display until June 28, 2025, with the winning artist set to have a solo exhibition in 2026. Established in 2022 by Zeno Rossi and Simone Sparti, this award is backed by the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno. The jury comprises Matteo Piccioni, Stefano Papetti, Giuliana Benassi, Zeno Rossi, and Simone Sparti. Key exhibitions include 'ZIG ZAG' and 'Confine infinito.' Additionally, on May 17, 2025, Martin Creed will present his film 'Work in Progress' at Cinema Odeon.
Key facts
- 24 artists participate in the fourth edition of Premio Sparti in Ascoli Piceno.
- Theme is 'confine' (border) explored across four venues.
- Exhibitions run until June 28, 2025, with winner announced that day.
- Prize is a solo exhibition during the fifth edition in 2026.
- Founded in 2022 by Zeno Rossi and Simone Sparti.
- Jury includes Matteo Piccioni, Stefano Papetti, Giuliana Benassi, Zeno Rossi, Simone Sparti.
- At Palazzo dei Capitani, 'ZIG ZAG' curated by Niccolò Giacomazzi features 12 young artists.
- At Museo Civico, 'Confine infinito' curated by Giuliana Benassi features 9 artists.
- At Frida Art Academy, 'Ultra male' curated by Zeno Rossi features Ivo Cotani.
- At Frida Museum, 'Last Seen' curated by Giacomazzi features Dario Capello.
- Martin Creed previewed his first feature film 'Work in Progress' at Cinema Odeon on May 17, 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Veronica Bisesti
- Francesca Brugola
- Paolo Bufalini
- Valerio D’Angelo
- Collettivo DAMP
- Antonio Della Guardia
- Daniele Di Girolamo
- Nicola Ghirardelli
- Giuseppe Lo Cascio
- Caterina Morigi
- Matilde Sambo
- Wang Yuxiang
- Josè Angelino
- Niccolò Berretta
- Federica Di Carlo
- Flavio Favelli
- Luca Grimaldi
- H.H. Lim
- Lulù Nuti
- Jonida Prifti
- Julian Rosefeldt
- Ivo Cotani
- Dario Capello
- Martin Creed
- Niccolò Giacomazzi
- Giuliana Benassi
- Zeno Rossi
- Simone Sparti
- Matteo Piccioni
- Stefano Papetti
Institutions
- Premio Sparti
- Frida Art Academy
- Frida Museum
- Museo Civico di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea 'O. Licini'
- Palazzo dei Capitani
- Impresa Sparti
- Comune di Ascoli Piceno
- Musei Civici Ascoli Piceno
- Cinema Odeon
- Artribune
Locations
- Ascoli Piceno
- Italy
- Palazzo dei Capitani
- Museo Civico di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea 'O. Licini'
- Frida Art Academy
- Frida Museum
- Cinema Odeon