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University of Verona and Collector Giorgio Fasol Launch Contemporanea Platform

institutional · 2026-04-27

In Verona, the Contemporanea platform has been introduced, stemming from the collaboration between the University of Verona and collector Giorgio Fasol, initially conceived as an exhibition for the city's art fair. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, it has evolved to confront contemporary issues. Fasol emphasized the ongoing partnership with the university and his aspiration to connect students and faculty with contemporary art. The university showcases pieces from the AgiVerona collection, featuring artists such as Gianni Caravaggio and Rashid Johnson. This initiative seeks to improve the relationship between research and society while boosting student engagement. The inaugural project, 'Lessico per un tempo a venire,' includes discussions led by Nicola Turrini, analyzing works by Emanuele Becheri and David Adamo, among others.

Key facts

  • Contemporanea platform launched in Verona, evolving from Contemporanee/Contemporanei exhibition.
  • Collaboration between University of Verona and collector Giorgio Fasol.
  • Project transformed post-COVID-19 into a platform addressing contemporary challenges.
  • University spaces feature works from AgiVerona collection by artists including Gianni Caravaggio, Eugenia Vanni, Nico Vascellari, Adrian Paci, Eva Marisaldi, Rashid Johnson, Debora Hirst, Judith Hopf, and David Adamo.
  • First project 'Lessico per un tempo a venire' consists of video dialogues led by Nicola Turrini.
  • Dialogues occur every Wednesday; early episodes analyzed works by Emanuele Becheri, David Adamo, and Giovanni Morbin.
  • Upcoming episodes include Pierre Bismuth, Étienne Chambaud (July 1), Ivan Moudov (July 8), and more after summer.
  • Platform aims to promote research-society relations and enhance student participation.

Entities

Artists

  • Gianni Caravaggio
  • Eugenia Vanni
  • Nico Vascellari
  • Adrian Paci
  • Eva Marisaldi
  • Rashid Johnson
  • Debora Hirst
  • Judith Hopf
  • David Adamo
  • Emanuele Becheri
  • Giovanni Morbin
  • Pierre Bismuth
  • Étienne Chambaud
  • Ivan Moudov

Institutions

  • University of Verona
  • AgiVerona
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Verona
  • Italy

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