Rawsht Twana's Photographic Debut in Turin
Rawsht Twana, born in Qaladze in 1988, presents his first exhibition in Turin, hosted by the newly formed association Quasi Quadro. The show features photographs capturing his initial impressions of the city, blending confusion with tranquility and euphoria with fear. Twana, a Kurdish artist, reflects on his personal and cultural history, exploring how art can testify to the future through an oxymoron. The exhibition space dialogues with nostalgia and sacrifice, presenting the artist's individual story as a subset of collective history. The display marks a significant debut for Quasi Quadro, an association focused on emotion and contemporary relevance.
Key facts
- Rawsht Twana was born in Qaladze in 1988.
- The exhibition is his first in Turin.
- The show is organized by the association Quasi Quadro.
- Twana's photographs depict his first views of Turin.
- The works combine confusion with tranquility and euphoria with fear.
- Twana is Kurdish and references Kurdish myth, family, and political history.
- The exhibition space evokes nostalgia and sacrifice.
- Quasi Quadro aims to explore sentiment and actuality.
Entities
Artists
- Rawsht Twana
Institutions
- Quasi Quadro
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Qaladze