RIVA 2021 at Murate Art District: Fifth Edition Explores Florence's Arno River
The Murate Art District (MAD) in Florence will host the fifth edition of Progetto RIVA, overseen by Valentina Gensini, from May 5 to June 19, 2021. This exhibition features both past projects from the last five years and new works centered on the Arno River. Notable highlights are Kirsten Stromberg's performance titled 'La Riva' and Adrian Paci's boat installation from 2017. The program includes contributions from 27 artists and 4 collectives, such as Francesco Pellegrino's 'Vivente,' Radio Papesse's 'Confluenze' and 'Arno Atlas,' and Bernard Fort's soundscape. Additional works include large-format prints by Paolo Woods and Edoardo Delille, along with pieces by Martino Marangoni, Davide Virdis, and Giuseppe Toscano, as well as exhibits like 'Quei giorni del diluvio' and 'Racconto sull'Arno.'
Key facts
- Progetto RIVA returns for its fifth edition at Murate Art District in Florence.
- Curated by Valentina Gensini, the event runs from May 5 to June 19, 2021.
- The project explores the Arno River through interdisciplinary works.
- 27 artists and 4 collectives participate, totaling over 40 contributors.
- Kirsten Stromberg presents a new performance 'La Riva' with graphic scores.
- Adrian Paci's luminous boat installation from 2017 is featured.
- The exhibition includes works in the former prison spaces and Semiottagono.
- The event aims to lay groundwork for a river park in Florence's city center.
Entities
Artists
- Valentina Gensini
- Kirsten Stromberg
- Adrian Paci
- Francesco Toninelli
- Renato Grieco
- Francesco Pellegrino
- Bernard Fort
- Giacomo Salizzoni
- Paolo Woods
- Edoardo Delille
- Martino Marangoni
- Davide Virdis
- Giuseppe Toscano
- Alisa Martynova
- Federica Gonnelli
- Giulia Dari
- Alice Machado
- Katrinem
- Zhang Xiang
- Paolo Masi
- Jay Wolke
- Raphael Minkkinen
- Massimo Vitali
- Yuval Avital
- Gabriele Galimberti
- Fotoromanzo Italiano
- Diario Popolare
- Radio Papesse
- LWCircus
- Studio ++
- Tempo Reale
Institutions
- Murate Art District
- Fondazione Studio Marangoni
- China Project
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Arno River
- Murate Art District
- Semiottagono
- Piazza Madonna della neve
- Montelupo