Santarcangelo Festival 2020: Performance as Care and Proximity in Pandemic Times

The 2020 Santarcangelo Festival, organized by Motus (Daniela Nicolò and Enrico Casagrande), was held in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy, starting June 18. The event centered on themes of care, distance, and communal dialogue during the pandemic. Discussions addressed issues like systemic precarity in the arts and the concept of universal basic income. Notable highlights included 'Campo Innocente' featuring AWI, Al Di Qua, and Griot Italia, along with 'Together Apart' by Chiara Organtini, led by Silvia Bottiroli. The Spanish group El Conde de Torrefiel allowed allies to perform their piece, guiding audiences through audio cues. Additionally, Zapruder's 'Anubi III' debuted as a drive-in motorbike engine symphony. Virgilio Sieni shared 'Quattro lezioni sul corpo politico e la cura della distanza', wrapping up the festival with insights on performance as a nurturing and joyous space.