Sky Arte Documentary Explores Ryan Mendoza's Complex Bond with Naples
A new documentary titled "Ryan Mendoza – Vedi Napoli e poi Vivi" premieres on Sky Arte on Thursday, October 5, examining the artist's 15-year relationship with Naples. Mendoza, born in New York in 1971, lived under Vesuvius's shadow and developed deep ties with local institutions and community. The film features contributions from screenwriter Maurizio Braucci, collector Maurizio Morra Greco, gallerist Luigi Solito, and city residents. Mendoza's work often uses recycled materials and addresses social-political issues. His notable project "The Rosa Parks House Project" (2017) relocated and reconstructed the Detroit home of civil rights icon Rosa Parks to Berlin to preserve her history. The documentary aims to decipher the complex bond between the artist and the Campanian capital.
Key facts
- Ryan Mendoza won the Sky Arte prize at Mia Fair 2022.
- The documentary "Ryan Mendoza – Vedi Napoli e poi Vivi" airs on Sky Arte on October 5, 2023.
- Mendoza lived in Naples for 15 years.
- He was born in New York in 1971.
- His wife Fabia also lived with him in Naples.
- The film includes contributions from Maurizio Braucci, Maurizio Morra Greco, Luigi Solito, and Naples residents.
- Mendoza created "The Rosa Parks House Project" in 2017.
- The project moved Rosa Parks's Detroit home to Berlin to prevent its demolition.
Entities
Artists
- Ryan Mendoza
- Rosa Parks
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Mia Fair
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Berlin
- Germany
- Detroit
- Vesuvius