Thomas Braida on Art, Politics, and Instagram at Il Crepaccio
Thomas Braida participated in Il Crepaccio @ Instagram show, a digital exhibition space curated by Caroline Corbetta that replaced the physical venue Il Crepaccio in Milan after its closure in late 2016. The project launched in November 2017 with Serena Vestrucci and features weekly artist takeovers on Instagram. Braida's virtual exhibition ran until March 16, 2018. In an interview, Braida discussed his use of face-swapping apps to create ironic portraits of Italian politicians, reflecting his disillusionment with politics. He contrasted the speed of digital media with the slowness of painting, and noted that while Instagram is good for leisure, he wouldn't use it to sell work. Braida shares a studio in Turin called "I ragazzi della porta accanto" with Enej Gala and Valerio Nicolai.
Key facts
- Il Crepaccio closed as a physical space in late 2016.
- Il Crepaccio @ Instagram show launched in November 2017 with Serena Vestrucci.
- Thomas Braida's virtual exhibition on Il Crepaccio's Instagram ended on March 16, 2018.
- Braida used face-swapping apps to create images of Italian politicians.
- Braida expressed disillusionment with politics, saying he votes but has no hope.
- Braida's studio in Turin is shared with Enej Gala and Valerio Nicolai.
- Caroline Corbetta first encountered Braida's work at Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa in Venice in 2010.
- Braida prefers painting for its slowness and rituals.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Braida
- Serena Vestrucci
- Enej Gala
- Valerio Nicolai
- Caroline Corbetta
Institutions
- Il Crepaccio
- Il Carpaccio
- Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice
- Turin
- Gorizia