Versus: Vincenzo Trione and Andrea Bruciati Debate Center vs. Periphery in Contemporary Art

In the third chapter of Versus, Vincenzo Trione and Andrea Bruciati engage in a dialogue about the dynamics between cultural centers and their peripheries. Trione posits that large cities foster dynamic underground movements, serving as 'antibodies' within the 'cosmopolis,' where he perceives a sense of freedom, contrasting this with the limitations of peripheral areas. Bruciati, on the other hand, describes Italy as a horizontal network of 'Province' characterized by diverse creativity, as seen in Made in Italy districts. He emphasizes that quality is born from dedication and time, critiquing the chase for global trends. Trione outlines three artistic approaches tied to urban environments: idealization, assemblage, and intervention. Bruciati points to community initiatives like Painting as Performance and projects in Monfalcone. Both acknowledge Italy's political shortcomings and its tendency to mirror international aesthetics. This discussion was published in January 2017 in Artribune.