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Transpolitica Roundtable: Seven Artists on Cooperation in Ferrara

artist · 2026-05-05

Teatro FerraraOFF in Ferrara, Italy, was the venue for the Transpolitica roundtable on October 1, 2017, part of the Festival di Internazionale. Organized by Giovanni Gaggia, the discussion featured artists including Angelo Bellobono, Bianco-Valente, and Giuseppe Stampone. The focus was on the contemporary art landscape, advocating for collaborative efforts against the prevailing individualism since the 1980s. Gaggia raised pivotal questions concerning artist acknowledgment and the vision behind Transpolitica. Daniele Capra contributed to the dialogue, while the event was filmed by Marco Veroni, with organizational support from Yoruba::diffusione arte contemporanea.

Key facts

  • Transpolitica roundtable held on October 1, 2017
  • Event took place at Teatro FerraraOFF during Festival di Internazionale in Ferrara
  • Conceived by Giovanni Gaggia
  • Participants: Angelo Bellobono, Bianco-Valente, Stefania Galegati Shines, Isabella Pers, Tiziana Pers, Giuseppe Stampone, and Giovanni Gaggia
  • Daniele Capra was also present
  • Discussion centered on artist's role, cooperation, and collective action
  • Aimed to break the individualistic art status quo since the 1980s
  • Video by Marco Veroni, coordinated by Yoruba::diffusione arte contemporanea

Entities

Artists

  • Giovanni Gaggia
  • Angelo Bellobono
  • Bianco-Valente
  • Stefania Galegati Shines
  • Isabella Pers
  • Tiziana Pers
  • Giuseppe Stampone
  • Daniele Capra
  • Marco Veroni

Institutions

  • Teatro FerraraOFF
  • Festival di Internazionale
  • Yoruba::diffusione arte contemporanea

Locations

  • Ferrara
  • Italy

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