Riccardo Previdi's Installation on Apathy at Quartz Studio
Riccardo Previdi (born 1974, Milan) presents an installation at Quartz Studio in Turin that uses the story of David Philip Vetter (1971–1984), a boy with severe combined immunodeficiency who lived in a sterile bubble, as a metaphor for contemporary apathy. The work explores apathy among youth, in border politics, cyberbullying, complicated relationships, and adolescent friendships. NASA once designed a sterilized suit for Vetter, but it was unsuccessful. Previdi's installation invites viewers to participate in a communal, consolatory movement, allowing them to freely modify the narrative. The piece emphasizes understanding over applause. The exhibition is reviewed by Federica Maria Giallombardo.
Key facts
- Riccardo Previdi was born in Milan in 1974.
- The exhibition is at Quartz Studio in Turin.
- David Philip Vetter lived from 1971 to 1984.
- Vetter suffered from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
- NASA designed a sterilized suit for Vetter, without positive results.
- Previdi's installation represents apathy of youth, border politics, cyberbullying, and relationships.
- The work allows observers to participate in a communal consolatory movement.
- The review is by Federica Maria Giallombardo.
Entities
Artists
- Riccardo Previdi
- David Philip Vetter
Institutions
- Quartz Studio
- NASA
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Turin