ARENA TALK
A cura di Elisabetta Roncati @artnomademilan
november, 1st
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm The Glorious Mothers
Miriam Secco, artist
Lýdia Pribišová, curator
The Glorious Mothers collective addresses the issue of motherhood and parenting in the visual arts. Through political, linguistic and artistic work, the group aims to collectively voice the demands of artistic mothers and those who identify themselves as primarily responsible for the care of children, bringing the issue of parenting to the attention of art institutions. Through theoretical and practical research, The Glorious Mothers works on deconstructing a stereotypical imaginary of motherhood linked to the heteronormed family institution, trying to make visible the multiple ways of parenting.
Currently, the group is composed of Sara Basta, Cristina Cusani, Mariana Ferratto, Giulia Iacolutti, Grossi Maglioni (Francesca Grossi and Vera Maglioni), Caterina Pecchioli, Lorena Peris, Dafne Salis and Miriam Secco
5.30 pm -6.30 pm Exploring contemporary art in Asia: markets, collecting, and emerging artists
Graziana Maellaro, China Expert e Founder & Managing Partner di Le Palette
Peyshuo Yang, gallerist
Industry experts will explore the art scene in Asia by highlighting market trends and collectors’ tastes in major nations such as China, Japan and South Korea. Emerging trends, cultural differences between states and the increasing role of emerging Asian artists in the global art market will be discussed. The goal is to offer Italian audiences a comprehensive view of the industry with exclusive perspectives provided by consultants and professionals working directly in the Asian market.
November, 2nd
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm ADRIATICO MARE D’INVERNO. Words and glances of water in the amphibious land between Trieste and Otranto
Cristiana Colli, Curator of ADRIATICO Mare d’Inverno
Maria Virelli, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
Mario Cucinella, MC Architets
An invitation to travel the millennial sea that looks east and west, north and south, east and west. The wrecks of underwater archaeology, wet shores and beaches, the scientific eye and big data of satellites. A choral project of architects, scientists, sociologists, artists, writers, geographers, journalists, philosophers, navigators, theologians. An extended and multidisciplinary narrative, an unusual point of view and in actuality, a new geography
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm Fashion, art and the environment: the future of recycling passes through contemporary art
Daniele Cesaro, Director Fair Priced Vintage Italia
At a time when contemporary art and fashion are increasingly intertwined with environmental issues the meeting will explore the synergies between these two sectors through the pioneering work of companies such as Fair Priced Vintage. We will learn how the company engages in taking back and reconditioning used clothing and accessories while also turning them into resources for contemporary artists. Through concrete examples of such collaborations, Fair Priced Vintage contact persons will show how recycling and upcycling can not only reduce environmental impact, but also give rise to innovative works of art.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm Collecto: Revolutionizing art with fractionalization by democratizing the marketplace
Salvatore Zola, COO Collecto
Giovanni Camisasca, Art Expert Collecto
The world of art collecting is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to the advent of digital and Web 5.0. The landscape is changing rapidly, paving the way for new global markets that include broader and more diverse participation by collectors and investors. Digital has enabled a democratization of the sector, where art becomes accessible not only to major collectors, but also to first-time collectors thanks to the introduction of online platforms and new ways of acquiring works. Into this dynamic context comes Collecto, an innovative start-up that is revolutionizing the art market by proposing a system of fractioning works. Thanks to Collecto, investors can buy shares in an artwork making collecting more accessible and participatory thus redefining the way of living and investing in contemporary art.
November, 3rd
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Collectors Summit. Collecting unveiled: behind the scenes of the art market
Gioacchino Vendola, collector
Alberto Bellotto, colector
A summit dedicated to contemporary art collectors that will open its doors to an audience curious to discover the mechanisms that govern the art market. Through talks by expert collectors, the strategies, practices and emerging trends in the world of collecting will be analyzed, offering a unique and privileged view on the dynamics of buying, exchanging and valuing works. An unmissable opportunity to get to the heart of the art system and understand how collectors’ decisions influence the global art scene.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm Tarot cards in art and history: a symbolic journey between magic and culture
Alice Mastroleo (@soloredie), esoteric popularizer and author of the book “Tarocchi per Persone Pratiche”, 2023, Lo Scarabeo
Elisa Talentino, illustratrice
A fascinating encounter that will explore the ancient symbolism of tarot cards and their evolution over the centuries. A path that winds through magic, esotericism and culture revealing how the tarot has been more than just divinatory tools, becoming a source of inspiration for contemporary art. During the talk, the contribution of figures such as Alejandro Jodorowsky will be explored, demonstrating their connection to contemporary art, psychology and spirituality. Thanks to the intervention of a specialist, the audience will have the opportunity to discover the connection between tarot and the theme of this 13th edition of the art fair in order to understand how the arcana represent a key to understanding contemporary society.