A collective exploration of soil: materials are gathered, (re-)combined, and subjected to processes of transformation by means of unexpected interactions with fire, air, and water, proposed by the artists. The vessels that this group effort creates are not single isolated objects, but rather part of a whole that also includes the gathered objects (stones nd parts of plants), recalling our connection to the earth and facilitating reflection about moments and processes that join us together. Monai de Paula Antunes is an artistic researcher expanding the notion of infrastructure by producing participatory and interactive artworks that enable decentralisation and connectivity. Silvia Noronha is an artist interested in engaging with material agency in participatory and collaborative processes, dedicated for many years to the research of soil and soil contamination. This workshop was created as part of the residency at Villa Romana, Florence.
Wednesday – Sunday: 12.00 – 18.00
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays.
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The ifa Galleries in Stuttgart and Berlin present contemporary art from a global point of view. The work of the ifa Galleries is based on seeing the world from a diversity and plurality of perspectives, discovering new stories, and shaping emancipatory processes, interactions, and artistic spaces. Our focus is on long-term relationships with artists, partners, and visitors, and our exhibitions and education programmes are developed through practices of collaboration that trace global entanglements and piece them together in new forms of narrative.
ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen promotes a peaceful and enriching coexistence between people and cultures worldwide. ifa supports artistic and cultural exchange in exhibition, dialogue and conference programmes, and it acts as a centre of excellence for international cultural relations. It is part of a global network and relies on sustainable, long-term partnerships. ifa is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, the state of Baden-Württemberg and its capital Stuttgart.
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