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Yuval Avital's 'Il Bestiario della Terra' Unfolds Across Parma and Reggio Emilia

exhibition · 2026-04-27

In 2022, the Israeli artist Yuval Avital (born in Jerusalem, 1977) is undertaking a multidisciplinary initiative titled 'Il Bestiario della Terra' in Parma and Reggio Emilia, under the auspices of the Reggio Parma Festival. The project commenced with a six-month preparatory stage that engaged local organizations and institutions, including Fondazione I Teatri di Reggio Emilia. Influenced by the medieval bestiary tradition and the 12th-century Zooforo of the Baptistery of Parma, it features 'Anatomie Squisite,' curated by Alessandro Gazzotti, which integrates Avital's creations with the Collezione Spallanzani, starting July 24, 2022. Additionally, 'Il Canto dello Zooforo' presents an immersive installation at Casa del Suono. A mural by Simone Ferrarini was unveiled on July 1, while 'Lessico Animale. Prologo' debuted on July 7 at APE Parma Museo.

Key facts

  • Yuval Avital is the artist behind 'Il Bestiario della Terra'.
  • The project runs throughout 2022 in Parma and Reggio Emilia.
  • It is promoted by Reggio Parma Festival, active since 2001.
  • Collaborating foundations include Fondazione I Teatri di Reggio Emilia, Fondazione Teatro Regio di Parma, and Fondazione Teatro Due di Parma.
  • The project draws on medieval bestiaries and the Zooforo of the Baptistery of Parma by Benedetto Antelami.
  • 'Anatomie Squisite' at Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia runs until July 24, 2022, curated by Alessandro Gazzotti.
  • 'Il Canto dello Zooforo' at Casa del Suono in Parma features an immersive installation with the Coro di voci bianche del Teatro Regio di Parma.
  • A mural by Simone Ferrarini was inaugurated on July 1, 2022, and 'Lessico Animale. Prologo' opens July 7, 2022 at APE Parma Museo.

Entities

Artists

  • Yuval Avital
  • Benedetto Antelami
  • Simone Ferrarini
  • Alessandro Gazzotti
  • Arturo Schwartz

Institutions

  • Reggio Parma Festival
  • Fondazione I Teatri di Reggio Emilia
  • Fondazione Teatro Regio di Parma
  • Fondazione Teatro Due di Parma
  • Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
  • Collezione Spallanzani
  • Casa del Suono di Parma
  • Coro di voci bianche del Teatro Regio di Parma
  • APE Parma Museo

Locations

  • Parma
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Italy
  • Jerusalem
  • Israel

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