Sound art installation by Marlene Kuntz bassist in drained lake
Lake Molveno in Trentino-Alto Adige is undergoing decennial draining for maintenance, a process that raises ecological concerns among residents. Historically a natural lake, it transformed into an artificial reservoir in the 1950s due to Hydro Dolomiti Energia's intervention. In response to community apprehensions, the municipality introduced the initiative #OP17, which emphasizes the connection between the local community and the lake. The program features various artists, including bassist Luca Lagash, visual creator MOG, and writer Thomas Boehm. Notably, a 100-meter wooden dialogue table was installed on February 19, with events running until June 3, including art unveilings and a submerged time capsule.
Key facts
- Lake Molveno is drained every ten years for maintenance.
- The lake was turned into an artificial reservoir in the 1950s for hydroelectric power by Hydro Dolomiti Energia.
- The project #OP17 aims to heal the community's trauma and reconnect with the lake.
- Luca Lagash, bassist of Marlene Kuntz, created a sound installation on the drained lakebed.
- A 100-meter-long wooden table was installed on February 19 for public debates until May 12.
- Debates extend to Mart in Rovereto, Muse, and Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino in Trento.
- MOG's permanent sculpture will be installed on April 29.
- The project ends on June 3 with the return of water and submersion of a Time Capsule.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Lagash
- Alessandro Cremonesi
- MOG
- Thomas Boehm
Institutions
- Hydro Dolomiti Energia
- Natourism
- Associazione Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo
- Mart
- Muse
- Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino
- Marlene Kuntz
- La Crus
Locations
- Lake Molveno
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Molveno
- Rovereto
- Trento
- Dolomiti di Brenta