Volere Volare: African Artists in Treviso During Venice Biennale

The exhibition 'Volere Volare' at Ca' Sugana in Treviso, just 30 minutes from Venice, presents three leading African contemporary artists: Jelili Atiku, Abdulrazaq Awofeso, and Gonçalo Mabunda. Organized by psychologist association Studioo Onlus and Simona Carniato, the show features one work per artist, all addressing migration. Awofeso's 'Icaro' (2019), made in Treviso, depicts a burned-winged figure symbolizing dashed hopes. Mabunda's 'Throne of Freedom' (2017) uses Mozambican war debris to critique colonialism. Atiku's installation derives from his performance 'My Eyes Are Larger Than My Mouth' at Giudecca during the Biennale opening, involving body painting and egg-throwing to explore consumerism and obedience. The show runs at a municipal building governed by a Lega Nord administration, adding political resonance.