Sergio Racanati: the only Italian artist at documenta XV
Sergio Racanati, an artist hailing from Bisceglie and born in 1982, represents Italy in documenta XV. He will showcase his film 'Wok/Wajan' on September 21 at the ruruHaus Underground in Kassel, which delves into the ruruHaus ecosystem while embodying the curatorial vision of ruangrupa. Following his time in Kassel, Racanati is set to travel to Pará, Brazil, for a residency supported by the Italian Council grant (11th edition, 2022, Scope 3 – Talent Development, Section VII), collaborating with curator Cassia Andrade to tackle themes of extractivism and colonialism. In Italy, his installation 'Luctus' remains on display at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome until September 30, and he is finalizing a performance titled 'Per una possibile anatomia dei saperi' at the University of Bari Library.
Key facts
- Sergio Racanati is the only Italian artist at documenta XV.
- He will present 'Wok/Wajan' on September 21 at ruruHaus Underground in Kassel.
- The film analyzes the ruruHaus ecosystem outside the quinquennial period.
- Racanati received an Italian Council grant for a residency in the Amazon.
- The residency in Pará, Brazil, is with curator Cassia Andrade.
- His installation 'Luctus' is at Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome until September 30.
- 'Luctus' is a 24-hour sound monolith curated by Sabrina Vedovotto.
- He is completing a performance at the University of Bari Library titled 'Per una possibile anatomia dei saperi'.
Entities
Artists
- Sergio Racanati
- Elisa Strinna
- Jimmie Durham
- Cassia Andrade
- Sabrina Vedovotto
- Francesco Maggiore
- Hakim Bey
- Lacan
- Castoriadis
Institutions
- documenta XV
- ruruHaus
- ruangrupa
- Italian Council
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
- University of Bari
- Cantiere Evento
- Fondazione Dioguardi
- CAPTA
- Artribune
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany
- Bisceglie
- Italy
- Rome
- Bari
- Brazil
- Pará
- Amazon rainforest
- São Paulo
- New York