Vicolo Folletto Art Factories Opens in Reggio Emilia with Pietro Mastrurzo Exhibition
Vicolo Folletto Art Factories, a new multifaceted space in Reggio Emilia, has opened its doors. Combining a gallery, contemporary art restoration lab, workshop area, restaurant, and bed & breakfast, the venue also plans future artist residencies. Its inaugural exhibition features photographer Pietro Mastrurzo, winner of the 2010 World Press Photo of the Year. Curated by Flavio Arensi, 'La terra promessa dei Goldburt' presents twenty-eight photographs shown for the first time, documenting the life of the Israeli Goldburt settler family in the West Bank. The exhibition runs until May 27, 2016. Future shows will include a dialogue between Luigi Ghirri and Omar Galliani. The opening coincides with the 2016 edition of the Fotografia Europea festival.
Key facts
- Vicolo Folletto Art Factories opens in Reggio Emilia.
- The space includes a gallery, restoration lab, workshop, restaurant, and bed & breakfast.
- Future artist residencies are planned.
- Inaugural exhibition features Pietro Mastrurzo.
- Mastrurzo won the World Press Photo of the Year in 2010.
- Exhibition 'La terra promessa dei Goldburt' curated by Flavio Arensi.
- Twenty-eight photographs shown for the first time.
- Exhibition runs until May 27, 2016.
- Future exhibition will feature Luigi Ghirri and Omar Galliani.
- Opening coincides with Fotografia Europea 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Pietro Mastrurzo
- Flavio Arensi
- Luigi Ghirri
- Omar Galliani
Institutions
- Vicolo Folletto Art Factories
- Fotografia Europea
- World Press Photo
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Naples
- West Bank
- Israel