SetUp Bologna Fair's Fifth Edition Spotlights Young Curators and Artists
The fifth edition of SetUp Contemporary Art Fair opened in Bologna, featuring 60 participating galleries, 16 of which are international. The fair's format commissions each gallery to present a project by an artist and curator both under 35. Co-director Alice Zannoni noted that five years ago few believed in this approach, but the fair persisted, aiming to highlight curators and attract new collectors. Co-director Simona Gavioli emphasized the importance of year-round fieldwork and global awareness. Future plans include a possible move to the Autostazione parking lot and introducing a guest country. The article highlights five standout works: Paolo Balboni's photographic-installation "Die Mauer II (Il Muro) 1961-2016" examining the Berlin Wall through archival pages and current photos; Valentina D'Accardi's "Perpetuus. Atto I" tracing the story of Pendolino, a local figure in Bologna; Teresa Moro's "Linea Italiana" mapping Italian design through drawings and family photos; Filippo M. Prandi's analog photographic series for Viridian Artists, using double exposures to create cinematic scenes of New York; and Polisonum's interactive sound installation "S.O.S." bringing the soundscape of Naples airport to the fair.
Key facts
- SetUp Contemporary Art Fair's fifth edition took place in Bologna.
- 60 galleries participated, including 16 international ones.
- Each gallery presents a project by an artist and curator under 35.
- Co-directors are Alice Zannoni and Simona Gavioli.
- Zannoni said five years ago few believed in the fair's format.
- Gavioli mentioned possible future guest country and move to Autostazione parking lot.
- Paolo Balboni's work focuses on the Berlin Wall using archival pages and photos.
- Valentina D'Accardi's project is about Pendolino, a figure from Bologna.
- Teresa Moro's work maps Italian design through drawings and family photos.
- Filippo M. Prandi uses analog double exposures for New York scenes.
- Polisonum's installation features sound samples from Naples airport.
- The article was written by Arianna Testino and Caterina Porcellini.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Balboni
- Valentina D'Accardi
- Teresa Moro
- Filippo M. Prandi
- Polisonum
- Natarajaa
- Dorota Buczkowska
- Mohamed Larbi Rahhali
Institutions
- SetUp Contemporary Art Fair
- ABC Arte Bologna Cultura
- Galeria Siboney
- Viridian Artists
- Artribune
- Autostazione di Bologna
- 3)5 ArteContemporanea
- A100 Gallery
- ART and ARS Gallery
- BBelgravia arte contemporanea
- BI-BOx Art Space
- Cartavetra
- CASA FALCONIERI Centro di ricerca e sperimentazione
- Ass. Città dell’arte
- CRAG – CHIONO REISOVA ART GALLERY
- Eggers 2.0
- Etra Home Gallery
- Exfabbricadellebambole associazione culturale
- Falcinella Fine Art
- FEDERICO RUI ARTE CONTEMPORANEA
- Galleria B4
- Galleria 13 – arte moderna e contemporanea
- Galleria 33
- INCREDIBOL – Erika Deák Gallery
- Il Cerchio e Le Gocce
- InConnection Art Center
- ISCULPTURE
- LAB
- MARTINA’S GALLERY
- metroquadro
- Museo Nuova Era
- PORTANOVA12
- SENSI ARTE
- spaghettiparty.it
- Spazio Espositivo EContemporary
- Spazio Lavit
- Stefano Bartoli
- Vibra Spazio contemporaneo di idee
- VV8 ARTECONTEMPORANEA
- A-Space gallery
- Addaya Centre D’Art Contemporani
- LuxLuxury Group
- State of The Art Gallery and Magazine
- ABC – Arte Bologna Cultura
- ADD-art
- Galleria La Linea
- STUDIO 38 CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
- Módulo–Centro Difusor de Arte
- Gallery Alma
- Blanca Soto Arte
- Artizar
- Steambox Gallery
- Galerie Ulf Larsson
- Rodriguez Gallery
- SAIDA art Contemporain
- Galleria Siboney
- Artegiro
- C.A.C.C.A – Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea sulla Cultura Alimentare
- Collaterart A.P.S.
- Current
- Peninsula
- Polisonum
- PrintAboutMe
- Vinz Feel Free
- Werkbank Lana
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Berlin
- Germany
- New York
- United States
- Naples
- Spain
- Porta San Felice
- East Side Gallery
- Autostazione
- Clermont
- Florida
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Athens
- Greece
- Madrid
- Tenerife
- Ireland
- Dublin
- Kerala
- Warsaw
- Poland
- Tetouan
- Morocco
- Cologne
- Poznan
- Santander
- Conzano
- Salerno
- Milan
- Rome
- Turin
- Valencia
- Bolzano
- Sipicciano Graffignano
- Galatina
- Biella
- Florence
- Cagliari
- Venice
- Mantua
- Reggio Emilia
- Arezzo
- Budapest
- Orte
- San Gimignano
- Canneto sull’Oglio
- Giussano
- Bari
- Colle Val d’Elsa
- Udine
- Trieste
- Varese
- Vezzano sul Crostolo
- Ravenna
- Rheinfelden
- Switzerland
- Mallorca
- Spoleto
- Montalcino
- Pistoia
- Miami
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha