Volcano Extravaganza 2018: Total Anastrophes on Stromboli
From July 27 to 29, 2018, Stromboli, part of Sicily's Aeolian Islands, will host the eighth Volcano Extravaganza, themed Total Anastrophes. Organized by the Fiorucci Art Trust and curated by Milovan Farronato—who recently took on the curator role for the Italian Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale—the event will feature a mix of visual arts, music, film, fashion, performance, and dance. The theme encourages artists to explore new interpretations and reflect on both shared and personal memories. A preview took place in February 2018 at the Dhaka Art Summit. Coinciding with a total lunar eclipse, the festival will highlight a one-night exhibit of Runa Islam’s film. Artists like Cecilia Bengolea and Alex Cecchetti will also participate, alongside a dancehall party featuring live performances.
Key facts
- Volcano Extravaganza 2018 is titled Total Anastrophes.
- The festival runs July 27–29, 2018, on Stromboli, Sicily.
- It is organized by Fiorucci Art Trust and curated by Milovan Farronato.
- Farronato was recently named curator of the Italian Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale.
- A prequel took place in February 2018 at the Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh.
- The opening coincides with a total lunar eclipse, first since 2011.
- Artistic Leader Runa Islam presents a provisional film edit in a one-night show.
- A dancehall party on July 27 features Cecilia Bengolea & Erika, Black Eagle crew, and The Heatwave.
Entities
Artists
- Milovan Farronato
- Runa Islam
- Cecilia Bengolea
- Alex Cecchetti
- Alec Curtis
- Patrizio Di Massimo
- Haroon Mirza
- Lydia Ourahmane
- Tobias Putrih
- Osman Yousefzada
- Malala Andrialavidrazana
- Anna Franceschini
- SAGG Napoli
- Erika
- Black Eagle crew
- The Heatwave
Institutions
- Fiorucci Art Trust
- Venice Biennale
- Dhaka Art Summit
- The Store X Vinyl Factory
- Club Megà
Locations
- Stromboli
- Aeolian Islands
- Sicily
- Italy
- Dhaka
- Bangladesh
- London
- Jamaica