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Sky Arte Documentary Explores Francesco Vezzoli's Obsessions

other · 2026-05-05

On February 9, Sky Arte HD will air "Ossessione Vezzoli," a documentary directed by Alessandra Galletta that chronicles two years of Francesco Vezzoli's career from 2013 to 2015. The film reveals behind-the-scenes details of projects exhibited at major international venues including the MAXXI in Rome, MOCA in Los Angeles, Pitti in Florence, MoMA PS1 in New York, and the Aurora Museum in Shanghai. Commentary from collaborators such as philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy and MOCA Los Angeles director Philippe Vergne enriches the narrative. The documentary explores both the public and private facets of Vezzoli, offering multiple layers of interpretation. Produced by Vulcano in association with Marsèll, the film is part of Sky Arte's programming, with the channel's website powered by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Ossessione Vezzoli' airs on Sky Arte HD on February 9.
  • Directed by Alessandra Galletta, covering Vezzoli's career from 2013 to 2015.
  • Features projects at MAXXI (Rome), MOCA (Los Angeles), Pitti (Florence), MoMA PS1 (New York), and Aurora Museum (Shanghai).
  • Includes interviews with Bernard-Henri Lévy and Philippe Vergne.
  • Produced by Vulcano in association with Marsèll.
  • Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Francesco Vezzoli
  • Bernard-Henri Lévy
  • Philippe Vergne

Institutions

  • Sky Arte HD
  • MAXXI
  • MOCA Los Angeles
  • Pitti
  • MoMA PS1
  • Aurora Museum
  • Vulcano
  • Marsèll
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Florence
  • New York
  • Shanghai
  • China

Sources