Silvia Mariotti's 'Anime di Cristallo' Explores Organic-Inorganic Fusion in Lisbon
Silvia Mariotti, an Italian artist born in 1980 in Fano, has initiated 'Anime di Cristallo,' a two-year endeavor that investigates the interplay between organic and inorganic substances as well as nature's response to human impact. Drawing inspiration from Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919) and reimagined through Laura Tripaldi (born 1993 in Varese), this project is organized by Associazione Karussell and receives backing from the DGCC of the Italian Ministry of Culture. The inaugural exhibition, curated by Sofia Marçal, commenced on January 16 at the Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência in Lisbon. The project also features a residency in the Azores from May to June, an autumn exhibition at IAC in Terceira Island, a third exhibition in March 2026, and a concluding exhibition in summer 2026 at MACTE.
Key facts
- Silvia Mariotti's 'Anime di Cristallo' is a two-year research project exploring organic-inorganic relationships.
- The project is inspired by Ernst Haeckel and Laura Tripaldi.
- First exhibition opened January 16 at Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência in Lisbon.
- The exhibition is curated by Sofia Marçal and collaborates with Universidade de Lisboa.
- Mariotti developed cold inorganic patinas with an environmental engineer.
- The project is presented by Associazione Karussell and supported by Italian Council.
- Upcoming phases include a residency in the Azores (May–June) and exhibitions at IAC and MACTE.
- Final exhibition at MACTE – Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Termoli in summer 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Mariotti
- Ernst Haeckel
- Laura Tripaldi
Institutions
- Associazione Karussell
- DGCC del Ministero della Cultura
- Italian Council
- Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência
- Universidade de Lisboa
- Re-Act Contemporary
- IAC – Instituto Açoriano da Cultura
- MACTE – Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Termoli
- Artribune
Locations
- Fano
- Italy
- Potsdam
- Jena
- Varese
- Fermo
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Azores
- Angra do Heroísmo
- Terceira Island
- Termoli