Torino Art Week 2024: Collateral Events Revitalize City Spaces
Despite facing logistical hurdles, Torino Art Week 2024 wrapped up successfully, drawing a wide array of participants and revitalizing urban areas. At the former zoo, Parco Michelotti, Georgian artist Andro Eradz presented a video featuring stuffed animals that resonated with the venue's atmosphere. Artissima partnered with C2C to highlight an overlooked neighborhood, providing a unique musical selection accessible through a QR code. Cristian Chironi's performance 'Torino Drive' included driving locals in his Fiat 127 Special while discussing sustainability and the metro's 10 PM closure. At Casa Gramsci, trumpeter Giorgio Li Calzi collaborated with Paolo Dellapiana, and the exhibition 'Embrace' displayed artist-designed eyewear by Elisa Alberti for VANNI occhiali, emphasizing support for emerging talents.
Key facts
- Torino Art Week 2024 concluded with positive outcomes for collateral events.
- Parco Michelotti, a former zoo closed for over 30 years, was redeveloped and hosted a video by Georgian artist Andro Eradz.
- Andro Eradz's video was originally presented at the 2022 Venice Biennale.
- Artissima collaborated with C2C (Club To Club) for a musical selection accessed via QR code at Parco Michelotti.
- Cristian Chironi performed 'Torino Drive' from MAUTO to Lingotto district for four days.
- Chironi's Fiat 127 Special, named Camaleonte, has traveled worldwide for six years.
- Chironi's performance was inspired by Le Corbusier and Costantino Nivola.
- Paolo Fresu donated 14 pieces for Chironi's car playlist.
- Giorgio Li Calzi performed at Casa Gramsci with Paolo Dellapiana, who controlled laser frequencies with his neurons.
- Casa Gramsci was transformed into a contemporary hub by Lunetta 11 gallerists Francesco Pistoi and Claudia Zunino.
- The exhibition 'Embrace' featured a capsule collection of artist eyewear by Elisa Alberti for VANNI occhiali.
- The VANNI collaboration with Artissima has been ongoing for four editions.
- Cristian Chironi was the first artist to create a limited edition collection for VANNI.
Entities
Artists
- Andro Eradz
- Cristian Chironi
- Le Corbusier
- Costantino Nivola
- Paolo Fresu
- Giorgio Li Calzi
- Paolo Dellapiana
- Elisa Alberti
Institutions
- Artissima
- C2C (Club To Club)
- MAUTO
- Lunetta 11
- VANNI occhiali
- Teatro Carignano
- Casa Gramsci
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Parco Michelotti
- Venice
- Lingotto
- Orani
- Piazza Carlina