Zoè Gruni's 'Motherboard' Exhibition in Florence
Zoè Gruni (b. 1982, Pistoia) presents 'Motherboard' at Galleria Il Ponte in Florence, a solo exhibition spanning works from 2012 to 2020 created during her decade-long stay in Brazil. The show features photographs manually retouched with paint, including images with her son, and two videos: 'Fromoso' (2019/2020, footage by Lyana Peck, editing by Naiara Azevedo, sound by Jeff Gburek, performance by Ana Kavalis) and 'Segunda Pele' (2017/2019, footage and editing by Alexis Zelensky). Gruni's early works such as 'Scalpo' (2009) and 'Metacorpo' (2009) explored posthuman themes through video, performance, and installation, using her body as a dialectical vehicle. The exhibition reflects her interest in biodiversity and gender identities, mediated through a personal and expressive lens.
Key facts
- Zoè Gruni was born in Pistoia in 1982.
- The exhibition 'Motherboard' is held at Galleria Il Ponte in Florence.
- The works span from 2012 to 2020.
- Gruni spent nearly ten years in Brazil.
- The show includes manually retouched photographs with her son.
- Two videos are presented: 'Fromoso' and 'Segunda Pele'.
- 'Fromoso' credits Lyana Peck (footage), Naiara Azevedo (editing), Jeff Gburek (sound), and Ana Kavalis (performance).
- 'Segunda Pele' credits Alexis Zelensky (footage and editing).
- Early works 'Scalpo' (2009) and 'Metacorpo' (2009) are mentioned.
- Gruni graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence.
Entities
Artists
- Zoè Gruni
- Lyana Peck
- Naiara Azevedo
- Jeff Gburek
- Ana Kavalis
- Alexis Zelensky
Institutions
- Galleria Il Ponte
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Artribune
Locations
- Pistoia
- Italy
- Florence
- Brazil