In the spaces of Cavallerizza complex in Turin from 2 to 5 May 2024 the third edition of Liquida Photofestival arrives, the contemporary photography festival born in the setting of Paratissima, now one of the most popular Italian events of its kind.
This year’s theme is “REBIRTH”, and it takes the form of a attempt to investigate the infinite rebirths and re-inventions that can be experienced over the course of a lifetime: «Redefining ourselves, re-inventing ourselves, relocating ourselves within the dynamics of society and the relationship with ourselves: from purification to the rediscovery of one’s body and one’s identity – underlines Laura Tota, artistic director of the festival – REBIRTH outlines the space of possibilities that every day we can and must choose to be conscious entities on our journey.”
From 10:00 to 20:00 it will be possible to visit the installations that accommodate the photographic projects on display, but also participate in talks, awards and presentations.
Immersing yourself in the atmosphere of REBIRTH, the visitor ends up undertaking a introspective journeystarting from the cathartic and restorative power of the water of the placid portraits of the series Water by photographer Denisse Ariana Pérez, down to the delicacy of WhiteSandra Lazzarini’s project which asks us to perceive our own uneven skin as a canvas on which to build a dialogue with our body, in a redefinition and self-acceptance that disavows and sweeps away the stereotypes of contemporary beauty.
There are many new proposals. Twenty-nine authors selected via call to tell the kaleidoscope of contemporary photography: Paola Francesca Barone, Federica Baruffi, Stefania Bonatelli, Viviana Bonura, Gaia Caramellino, Valentina Cardia, Carlodemarchis, Andrea Cordero, Luca Daddario, Gloria Fenaroli, Ottavia Franchina, Alessandro Galli, Beppe Giardino, Giovanna Goryup, La Vaga Circe, Giulia AN Lentini – Gan, Andrea Manni, Viola Marrucci, Mizaru Zen, Monica Mazzotto Momaz, Marta Passalacqua, Daniele Robotti, Alessio Rutigliano, Azia Maria Sammartano, Anabella Sarrias, Francesca Stano, Valeria Vavoom, Matteo Verre, Filippo Zanella.
In the section Liquidate Grantwhich rewards the best proposals, selected by a jury of experts, with a Group Show and a Solo Show, the winner of the Full Project award, which sees the production and exhibition of one’s project, is the Austrian photographer Peter Pflügler with Now Is Not The Right Time, an intimate and autobiographical reflection on his father’s attempted suicide during his childhood. A project that is in line with the theme chosen by Liquid for this edition.
In the program we also find collateral eventsas EditTablethe section dedicated to publishing which hosts a series of publications in line with the concept of the festival, selected by Vittoria Fragapane, book editor of the Swiss publishing house ArtPhilein. You can also browse and purchase collectible publications and magazines from publishing houses such as ArtPhilein Editions, Boite Editions, 89Books, VOID, KULT Books, Witty Books, Cavie Project and Skinnerboox.
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