Three Must-See Shows in Palermo During Manifesta 12's Final Days

exhibition · 2026-05-04

As Manifesta 12 comes to a close in Palermo on November 4, 2018, the city buzzes with exciting additional events. At Palazzo Savona, 'Palermo Spleen,' curated by Spazio Y and Bridge Art, showcases works from artists like Paolo Assenza, Juan Pablo Crichton Subercaseaux, and others, exploring themes of decay and instability. Over at Chiesa di Sant'Andrea degli Aromatari, 'Epiphany,' directed by Rosa Cascone and Negri-Clementi, features unique installations by Giulia Roncucci and several more, running until November 23. Additionally, the Orto Botanico's Calidarium is hosting 'E già sono deserto,' displaying new collages and sculptures by Ignazio Mortellaro. All exhibitions will be open through early November.

Key facts

Manifesta 12 in Palermo closes on November 4, 2018.
Palermo was named Italian Capital of Culture for 2018.
'Palermo Spleen' is at Palazzo Savona until November 4, 2018.
'Palermo Spleen' features Paolo Assenza and six other artists.
'Epiphany' is at Chiesa di Sant'Andrea degli Aromatari until November 23, 2018.
'Epiphany' is curated by Rosa Cascone in collaboration with Negri-Clementi.
'E già sono deserto' is at Orto Botanico's Calidarium until November 4, 2018.
Ignazio Mortellaro co-founded Radiceterna with Valentina Bruschi and Vittorio Rappa.

Entities

Artists

Paolo Assenza
Juan Pablo Crichton Subercaseaux
Giuseppe Di Liberto
Rita Martella
Stefano Minutella
Ennio Parasiliti
Giulia Roncucci
Chiara Tubia
Lara Verena Bellenghi
Jokhio Mahbub
Ignazio Mortellaro
Daniela Pellegrini
Barbara Uccelli
Edoardo Dionea Cicconi
Desideria Burgio
Valentina Bruschi
Vittorio Rappa

Institutions

Manifesta
Spazio Y
Bridge Art
Negri-Clementi
Fondazione Piccolo di Calanovella
Radiceterna
Orto Botanico
Palazzo Savona
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea degli Aromatari

Locations

Palermo
Italy
Palazzo Savona
Via Roma 206
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea degli Aromatari
Piazza Sant'Andrea 4
Orto Botanico
Via Lincoln 2

Sources

Artribune — 2018-11-02