Selfmanagement: Artists Bypass Curator but Not Gallery in Bologna Show
A group of artists used a WhatsApp chat to self-curate a collective exhibition at Galleria Enrico Astuni in Bologna, challenging the traditional role of the curator while still relying on the gallery's physical space. The show, titled 'Selfmanagement,' features works by Can Altay, Shaun Gladwell, Nevio Mengacci, Jaysha Obispo, and Luca Pozzi. Altay presents surveillance mirrors engraved with Bologna locations, reflecting prints by Obispo on durable objects. Gladwell's video juxtaposes skateboarding with 1960s-70s American Minimal Art. Mengacci's mirror installation interacts with the surroundings, while Pozzi's 'Superlayers' (2016) incorporates original elements from CERN's particle accelerator in Geneva. The exhibition runs until December 10, 2016.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Selfmanagement' is a self-curated group show at Galleria Enrico Astuni in Bologna.
- The idea originated from a WhatsApp group where artists discussed and planned the exhibition.
- The show aims to reduce or replace the role of the curator while still needing the gallery space.
- Artists include Can Altay, Shaun Gladwell, Nevio Mengacci, Jaysha Obispo, and Luca Pozzi.
- Can Altay's work features surveillance mirrors engraved with Bologna locations.
- Jaysha Obispo's prints on durable objects are reflected in Altay's mirrors.
- Shaun Gladwell's video combines skateboarding with American Minimal Art from the 1960s-70s.
- Luca Pozzi's 'Superlayers' (2016) includes original elements from CERN's particle accelerator.
- The exhibition runs until December 10, 2016.
- The gallery is located at Via Iacopo Barozzi 3, Bologna.
Entities
Artists
- Can Altay
- Shaun Gladwell
- Nevio Mengacci
- Jaysha Obispo
- Luca Pozzi
Institutions
- Galleria Enrico Astuni
- CERN
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Via Iacopo Barozzi 3