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That's Contemporary Launches Art Resistance Kit for Pandemic Resilience

digital · 2026-04-27

Gianluca Gramolazzi, the visionary behind the non-profit That's Contemporary, has introduced the Art Resistance Kit, a conceptual survival kit that tackles six fundamental human needs: nourishment, shelter, care, position/orientation, protection, and interaction. Drawing inspiration from Hans Ulrich Obrist's 'Do It' exhibition, this initiative encourages artists, curators, and journalists to share their unique perspectives on these themes. Notable participants include artists such as Nico Angiuli, Andrea Barbagallo, and Giulia Maiorano, along with curators and journalists like Matteo Bergamini and Irene Sofia Comi. All contributions can be found on the Instagram account @thatscontemporary. Gramolazzi highlights the importance of inclusivity and intergenerational dialogue in promoting meaningful reflection on essential issues.

Key facts

  • Art Resistance Kit is a project by Gianluca Gramolazzi of That's Contemporary.
  • It addresses six categories: nourishment, shelter, care, position/orientation, protection, interaction.
  • The project was inspired by Hans Ulrich Obrist's 'Do It' exhibition.
  • Contributors include over 20 artists, curators, and journalists.
  • All contributions are shared on Instagram @thatscontemporary.
  • The kit is metaphorical, not physical.
  • Gramolazzi developed the project with Martina Grendene and Giulia Restifo.
  • The project aims to stimulate public reflection on essential needs during restrictive measures.

Entities

Artists

  • Gianluca Gramolazzi
  • Martina Grendene
  • Giulia Restifo
  • Nico Angiuli
  • Andrea Barbagallo
  • Jacopo Benassi
  • Andrea Cancellieri
  • Nina Carini
  • Mariacristina Cavagnoli
  • Giorgio Cellini
  • Umberto Chiodi
  • Sabrina D'Alessandro
  • Graziano Folata
  • Annaklara Galli
  • Giuseppina Giordano
  • Nicola Gobbetto
  • Sophie Ko
  • Rada Koželj
  • Giulia Maiorano
  • Rachele Maistrello
  • Martina Melilli
  • Alice Pedroletti
  • Patrick Tuttofuoco
  • Eleonora Roaro
  • Caterina Ruysch Voltolini
  • Rui Wu
  • Matteo Bergamini
  • Irene Sofia Comi
  • Giacinto di Pietrantonio
  • Mariacristina Ferraioli
  • Pietro Gaglianò
  • Andrea Lacarpia
  • Matteo Lucchetti
  • Marco Roberto Marelli
  • Francesca Pirillo
  • Simona Squadrito
  • Massimiliano Tonelli
  • Hans Ulrich Obrist

Institutions

  • That's Contemporary
  • Artribune

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