Why Do We Put Bad Art in Roundabouts?
The article examines the proliferation of subpar art installations in roundabouts throughout Italy, particularly in the Po Valley. Emanuele Galesi, featured in Filippo Minelli's 'Atlante dei Classici Padani,' asserts that these roundabouts represent regions and foster creativity. The 'Macroregione' idea connects areas such as Piedmont, Veneto, and Lombardy, transforming roundabouts into significant landmarks. Maurizio Finotto's research for his film 'Miraggi di Pianura' reveals that many roundabouts are cluttered with generic plastic items, akin to a construction fair. The piece critiques the rationale behind placing art in every roundabout and the trend of prioritizing advertising over public space upkeep. Although there are commendable examples like Massimo Sansavini's work, they remain exceptions, urging a reconsideration of urban aesthetics.
Key facts
- Emanuele Galesi wrote about roundabouts in 'Atlante dei Classici Padani'.
- The book was conceived by Filippo Minelli.
- Maurizio Finotto is making a road movie 'Miraggi di Pianura' about roundabouts.
- The film is shot in Super8.
- Massimo Sansavini created a roundabout artwork for Fondazione Dino Zoli in Forlì in 2021.
- The article criticizes the low quality of art in Italian roundabouts.
- Roundabouts are particularly dense along the Via Emilia.
- The 'Macroregione' concept involves areas of Piedmont and Veneto affiliating with Lombardy.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Sansavini
- Emanuele Galesi
- Filippo Minelli
- Maurizio Finotto
Institutions
- Fondazione Dino Zoli
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Po Valley
- Piedmont
- Veneto
- Lombardy
- Via Emilia
- Forlì
- Mars