The Mori Center: New Contemporary Art Hub Opens in Parma
On September 21, 2018, The Mori Center, a new contemporary art center founded by collector Virginio Mori, opens in Parma, Italy. The center comprises a commercial gallery in Piazza Duomo, two residency spaces, and a workshop dedicated to art and technology research. Managed by a female-led team headed by curator Giorgia Ori, the center focuses on emerging artists. Its inaugural exhibition, 'The Way Out,' features Berlin-based artists Tony Futura, Christian Kage, Tom Palluch, and Franz Xavier Sin, marking their first Italian show. The exhibition runs until November 15 and includes performances, graffiti painting, and a talk on collecting. The residency program, starting in March 2019, offers six-week stays with accommodation, studio, and stipend, culminating in a gallery exhibition. The gallery aims to promote emerging Italian, mid-career American/South American, and experimental European artists.
Key facts
- The Mori Center opens in Parma on September 21, 2018.
- Founded by collector Virginio Mori.
- Managed by a female team led by curator Giorgia Ori.
- Includes a gallery in Piazza Duomo, two residency spaces, and a workshop for art and technology.
- Inaugural exhibition 'The Way Out' features Berlin artists Tony Futura, Christian Kage, Tom Palluch, and Franz Xavier Sin.
- Exhibition runs until November 15, 2018.
- Residency program starts March 2019, offering six-week stays with studio, accommodation, and stipend.
- Gallery focuses on emerging Italian, mid-career American/South American, and experimental European artists.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Futura
- Christian Kage
- Tom Palluch
- Franz Xavier Sin
- Giorgia Ori
- Virginio Mori
- Mariacristina Ferraioli
Institutions
- The Mori Center
- Artribune
- Piazza Duomo
- Museo Diocesano
- Vescovado
Locations
- Parma
- Italy
- Berlin
- Germany