BARI – Until September 29, 2024takes place in 20 villages from all over Italy, A Breath of Artthe widespread contemporary art project promoted by Elpis Foundation. Each region hosts 20 interventions created by 20 Italian and international artists, following a period of residency in contact with the territory and local communities.
The finish line of the fifth edition
This year, on the occasion of fifth edition, A Breath of Art put the spotlight on young talents and invited only artists under 35 who, thanks to the diversity of their practices and research, provide a broad perspective on the contemporary scenario.
“The launch of the fifth edition of Una Boccata d’Arte marks a beautiful milestone, 100 interventions carried out in 100 villages by as many international artists starting from 2020, the year in which the project was born with the idea of supporting young artists , in line with our mission” – he declares Marina NissimPresident of the Elpis Foundation.
“For the special five year anniversary – explains Nissim – we have chosen to involve only artists under 35, who are demonstrating great enthusiasm and participation, both in the implementation of the interventions and in the relationship with the territory and local communities. The large network of human and professional relationships that has been created over time around Una Boccata d’Arte is surprising, thanks to the precious contribution of artists, curators, mayors, local administrations and citizens. The many works that have been permanently welcomed by the villages are the result of this successful synergy. This year too Una Boccata d’Arte will leave its mark with its ability to involve inhabitants and the public and create connections around the 20 projects.”
Emanuele Marullo’s speech in Poggiorsini
The village of Poggiorsini (BA), in Puglia, hosts the intervention The sons of Aphelio of the artist Emanuele Marullo (Catania, 1989). Coordinated by VOGA Art Project and created with the support of PwCthe project goes beyond traditional hierarchical binomials, such as self/other and centre/peripheryweaving local and universal stories into one synthesis of matter and light.
“The sons of Aphelio – says the artist – it is a mythological image that recalls a cosmic place: the orbital point furthest from the Sun. At the same time, it is a gaze placed on a very close, earthly and vital horizon”.
Thanks to the acquisitions of the administrations and the donations of the artists, many works have become permanent in the villages, as evidenced by the dedicated section of the Una Boccata d’Arte website, an interactive map complete with in-depth information.
