Six Artists in Residence at Manifattura Tabacchi Present 'La Meraviglia'
Until July 26, 2020, the Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence is presenting the exhibition 'La Meraviglia,' which showcases creations from six artists who participated in a six-month residency: Davide D'Amelio, Anna Dormio, Bekhbaatar Enkhtur, Esma Ilter, Giulia Poppi, and Negar Sh. This residency, curated by Sergio Risaliti, commenced in September 2019 and selected participants through an open call and Italian Academies of Fine Arts. Under the guidance of Paolo Parisi, the artists explored various Tuscan locations, including Collezione Gori and Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli. Their diverse works delve into topics such as identity, childhood memories, sexuality, and firearms. Applications for the final residency edition are now being accepted.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'La Meraviglia' runs until July 26, 2020 at Manifattura Tabacchi, Florence.
- Six artists completed a six-month residency: Davide D'Amelio, Anna Dormio, Bekhbaatar Enkhtur, Esma Ilter, Giulia Poppi, Negar Sh.
- Residency curated by Sergio Risaliti, tutored by Paolo Parisi.
- Artists visited Collezione Gori, Cave Michelangelo, Cava Museo Fantiscritti, Fonderia Marinelli.
- Workshops held with Stefania Galegati, Rä Di Martino, Pantani-Surace, Goldschmied&Chiari, Elena Mazzi, Robert Pettena, Alberto Garutti, Domenico Bianchi, Giacinto Di Pietrantonio.
- Davide D'Amelio's work described as 'mental painting' addressing sexuality and childhood.
- Anna Dormio's 'Boom Boom Papà' features images of firearms from her family's armory.
- Bekhbaatar Enkhtur uses wax and organic materials exploring change and metamorphosis.
- Esma Ilter's 'A far-off look' is a sculptural installation under a painted cloth.
- Giulia Poppi's 'Fanta Vergini Senza Paura' is an ambient ice cube with a plastic flower.
- Negar Sh uses wax to explore identity and immigration.
- Applications open for third and final edition of the residency program.
Entities
Artists
- Davide D'Amelio
- Anna Dormio
- Bekhbaatar Enkhtur
- Esma Ilter
- Giulia Poppi
- Negar Sh
- Sergio Risaliti
- Paolo Parisi
- Stefania Galegati
- Rä Di Martino
- Pantani-Surace
- Goldschmied&Chiari
- Elena Mazzi
- Robert Pettena
- Alberto Garutti
- Domenico Bianchi
- Giacinto Di Pietrantonio
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Manifattura Tabacchi
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Collezione Gori di Fattoria Celle
- studi d'Arte Cave Michelangelo
- Cava Museo Fantiscritti
- Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Termoli
- Monopoli
- Ulaanbaatar
- Mongolia
- Marmara Ereglisi
- Turkey
- Modena
- Tehran
- Iran
- Tuscany