Xiaomi Debuts Art Exhibition 'Sensi Digitali' at Artissima in Turin
Xiaomi, established in 2010 by Lei Jun, has debuted its inaugural art exhibition, titled 'Sensi Digitali,' at the Artissima fair in Turin, which will continue until November 7, 2021. This event is part of the HyperCharge RestART initiative aimed at fostering culture and showcasing the Xiaomi 11T Pro smartphone, known for its rapid 17-minute charging capability. Ilaria Bonacossa selected seven students and alumni from NABA to produce artworks with the smartphone: Emanuele Cantò, Gaia de Megni Barbieri, Wei Luo, Alex Parrotto, Federico Pellacani, Chiara Smedile, and Marika Vitran. They engaged in masterclasses during the 78th Venice Film Festival and events in Milan. The exhibition is divided into three sections: 'Senso del sogno,' 'Senso della memoria,' and 'Senso del sé,' located at Artissima OVAL Lingotto Fiere, Turin.
Key facts
- Xiaomi presents its first art exhibition 'Sensi Digitali' at Artissima in Turin.
- The exhibition is part of the HyperCharge RestART project promoting the Xiaomi 11T Pro smartphone.
- Seven NABA students and alumni created works using the Xiaomi 11T Pro.
- Ilaria Bonacossa selected the artists and served as mentor.
- Artists include Emanuele Cantò, Gaia de Megni Barbieri, Wei Luo, Alex Parrotto, Federico Pellacani, Chiara Smedile, Marika Vitran.
- Masterclasses were held with Mario Martone, Salvatore Esposito, Massimo Listri, Charley Vezza, Kean Etro, Nik Piras, Colomba Leddi.
- The exhibition has three sections: Senso del sogno, Senso della memoria, Senso del sé.
- Venue: Artissima OVAL Lingotto Fiere, Turin, until November 7, 2021.
Entities
Artists
- Emanuele Cantò
- Gaia de Megni Barbieri
- Wei Luo
- Alex Parrotto
- Federico Pellacani
- Chiara Smedile
- Marika Vitran
- Ilaria Bonacossa
- Mario Martone
- Salvatore Esposito
- Massimo Listri
- Charley Vezza
- Kean Etro
- Nik Piras
- Colomba Leddi
- Lei Jun
Institutions
- Xiaomi
- Artissima
- NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)
- Gufram
- Etro
- GQ Italia
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Venice
- Milan
- Artissima OVAL Lingotto Fiere
- Via Giacomo Mattè Trucco, 70