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Viasaterna's Casino Palermo Residency at Manifesta 12

exhibition · 2026-05-04

The Viasaterna gallery in Milan has officially unveiled Casino Palermo, a vibrant initiative under the Manifesta 12 umbrella, located in a historic building on Via Alloro 129 in Palermo's Kalsa district. Running from June 4 to July 29, 2018, this project merges exhibitions with artist residencies in a dedicated creative space. Over the course of eight weeks, eight selected artists, including Olì Bonzanigo, Alessandro Calabrese, and Takashi Homma, will each dedicate a week to developing new pieces. Highlighting the event is a video showcasing Teresa Giannico's innovative work, which transforms the apartment into a captivating diorama of blended realities.

Key facts

  • Casino Palermo is a special project by Viasaterna gallery for Manifesta 12.
  • The project runs from June 4 to July 29, 2018.
  • It takes place in a historic palazzo at Via Alloro 129 in Palermo's Kalsa district.
  • Eight artists are involved: Olì Bonzanigo, Alessandro Calabrese, Martina Corà, Theo Drebbel, Ramak Fazel, Teresa Giannico, Guido Guidi, and Takashi Homma.
  • The initiative combines exhibitions and residencies in a permanent atelier setting.
  • Artists are invited weekly over eight weeks to develop new ideas and projects.
  • Teresa Giannico created a diorama in the apartment blending real and imaginary elements.
  • The project is part of Manifesta 12 in Palermo.

Entities

Artists

  • Olì Bonzanigo
  • Alessandro Calabrese
  • Martina Corà
  • Theo Drebbel
  • Ramak Fazel
  • Teresa Giannico
  • Guido Guidi
  • Takashi Homma

Institutions

  • Viasaterna
  • Manifesta 12

Locations

  • Palermo
  • Italy
  • Kalsa
  • Via Alloro 129

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