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Zerocalcare Brings Biting Sarcasm to Palermo's ZAC

exhibition · 2026-04-27

Michele Rech, known as Zerocalcare, presents his exhibition at ZAC (Zisa Arti Contemporanee) in Palermo. The show features his signature sarcastic style, including video works like 'Herpes di merda' and drawings on soft carpet. The exhibition is described as a frank and encouraging intervention that supports Palermo's contemporary art scene. Zerocalcare, born in Arezzo in 1983, is not a native Roman but is known for his Roman-centric work. The exhibition references themes of precarious work, the G8, biennials, and TV series, asking whether freedom still appeals to the human spirit.

Key facts

  • Zerocalcare (Michele Rech) has an exhibition at ZAC in Palermo
  • The exhibition includes the video 'Herpes di merda'
  • Drawings are presented on soft carpet
  • The show is described as 'giusta e incoraggiante' (right and encouraging)
  • Zerocalcare was born in Arezzo in 1983
  • The exhibition references themes like precarious work, G8, biennials, and TV series
  • The article is written by Anastasia De Marco
  • The exhibition supports Palermo's contemporary art scene

Entities

Artists

  • Zerocalcare
  • Michele Rech

Institutions

  • ZAC (Zisa Arti Contemporanee)
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Palermo
  • Italy
  • Arezzo

Sources