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Valerio Berruti's animated short 'La storia di Nina' debuts at Alba's White Truffle Fair

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Valerio Berruti presents his animated short film 'La storia di Nina' at the 88th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba, running from October 6 to November 25. The exhibition, curated by Arturo Galansino, takes place in the Chiesa di San Domenico and centers on the artist's cinematic project with a soundtrack by Ludovico Einaudi. A key installation is 'La giostra di Nina,' a 7-meter-diameter carousel with birds instead of horses, built by Berruti and used to create 3,000 sequential drawings for the animation. The film, based on a story by Filippo Bessone, follows a young carousel worker and a childlike giant. Sky Arte produced the short and a documentary about the project, marking its first animated film. Berruti describes the carousel as a symbol of freedom, inviting children to ride the birds and complete the installation performatively. The event blends gastronomy with design, concerts, literary events, and art exhibitions.

Key facts

  • Valerio Berruti's exhibition 'La storia di Nina' is part of the 88th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba.
  • The exhibition runs from October 6 to November 25 at the Chiesa di San Domenico in Alba.
  • Arturo Galansino, Director General of Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, curated the show.
  • The centerpiece is 'La giostra di Nina,' a 7-meter-diameter carousel with bird figures.
  • Berruti used the carousel as a model for 3,000 sequential drawings for the animated short.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Ludovico Einaudi, who described it as a circular theme like an infinite spiral.
  • The story is based on a tale by Filippo Bessone, former frontman of the musical comedy group Trelilu.
  • Sky Arte produced the animated short and a documentary about the project, directed by Roberto Pisoni.
  • Berruti stated the carousel represents freedom, with birds symbolizing flight for each protagonist.
  • Children are invited to ride the carousel birds, becoming part of the installation performatively.

Entities

Artists

  • Valerio Berruti
  • Ludovico Einaudi
  • Arturo Galansino
  • Filippo Bessone
  • Roberto Pisoni

Institutions

  • Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba
  • Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi
  • Sky Arte
  • Trelilu
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Alba
  • Italy
  • Chiesa di San Domenico
  • Langhe
  • San Domenico church

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