The demopractic work, when art connects and organises society On 10th January, the Brera Academy hosted the presentation of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s catalogue “Between obverse and reverse”. Paolo Naldini, director of Cittadellarte, was also present at the event: here is his speech. “The operation described in the catalogue – he said – is a perfect example of the principle of the communicating vessels, of a re-balancing through connection and of a transgressing without betraying”. Redazione, 13/01/2020 Read more
AN Interview with Flavia la Rocca: when a circular approach to fashion combines ethics and aesthetics Face to face with the fashion designer winner of the Green Carpet Talent Competition 2019 who for some time has been collaborating with Cittadellarte’s Fashion Office: “I want to propose a new interpretation of the concept of making clothes: a responsible, dynamic and modern way to dress”. Let’s find out about her modular items of clothing with a view to sustainability. Luca Deias, 29/11/2019 Read more
Max Casacci presents “Watermemories” on Rai 3, The sound of Biella’s water on TV The episode of Kilimangiaro broadcast on 17th November had the Subsonica’s guitarist among its guests. In the course of the interview, the artist talked about the creation and the specificities of the work composed for Cittadellarte. Redazione, 20/11/2019 Read more
Isola del Gran Sasso: the opening of the first school dedicated to the art of the care The primary school Parrozzani was officially opened on Saturday 9th November, a new earthquake-proof structure built by the Italian Red Cross (CRI). On a wall of the school entrance is a mural representing the Third Paradise, sealing the collaboration between CRI and Cittadellarte, signed by Her Highness Charlène of Monaco and the students. Present at the opening was also Paolo Naldini, director of Cittadellarte: here is the video. Luca Deias, 11/11/2019 Read more
Arte al Centro 2019: The Minimum Prize to Andrea Paoletti – VIDEO On Sunday 13th October, on the occasion of Arte al Centro, Cittadellarte awarded the creator of “Casa Netural” with an important prize. “Andrea Paoletti – we read in an excerpt from the motivation - has transformed a traditional residential space into a unique place where people from all over the world meet and share work spaces, projects, life”. The prize winner has talked to us: here is the video. Redazione, 16/10/2019 Read more
Arte al Centro (Art at the centre) 2019 brings sustainability to Biella, when an event can change the world On Sunday 13th October, the spaces of Fondazione Pistoletto hosted the 22nd edition of the event placing art at the centre of a responsible social transformation. Let’s find out what took place yesterday: exhibitions, sound and artistic performances, treatments of Terme Culturali, presentations of projects, debates and much more. Luca Deias, 14/10/2019 Read more
An interview with Michelangelo Pistoletto: “This edition of Arte al Centro is a meaningful passage in Cittadellarte’s evolution” Here are, in exclusive, Michelangelo Pistoletto’s thoughts about today’s events at Cittadellarte. Luca Deias, 12/10/2019 Read more
On the run up to “Arte al Centro 2019” – Terme Culturali On 13th October, Arte al Centro 2019 will mark the start of experiential visits to Cittadellarte and to the biggest collection of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s works. In this regard, here is the presentation written by Ruggero Poi (from Cittadellarte’s Department of Learning Environments and Schools) with Michelangelo Pistoletto. Ruggero Poi, 01/10/2019 Read more
