The allure of Italy during the Grand Tour on show at Gallerie d’Italia, Milan
Gallerie d’Italia – Piazza Scala, the Intesa Sanpaolo museum in the heart of Milan, presents ‘GRAND TOUR. Sogno d’Italia da… Read More
Author: Irene Machetti
I am a freelance journalist, who has been collaborating with FAD for over 2 years. I recently founded the column FOOD ART, where I interview artists, and thinkers working around issues related to food. I have a growing interest for contemporary art, especially ceramics, photography, and performance art, in which I specialised at The Courtauld Institute of Art.
Art as salvation — a conversation with Riccardo Antonio Leone
I met with Riccardo Antonio Leone to get to the heart of his art, an intense creative process which brought salvation to the artist.
MAKE IT SHINE, an in-depth conversation with Marinella Senatore
Coinciding with Artissima (Turin), one of the most important Italian art fairs, Marinella Senatore inaugurated her solo show at Mazzoleni… Read More
In-depth conversation with TARWUK exploring their practice and the idea of identity through metamorphosis
Collezione Maramotti presents Ante mare et terras, the first solo exhibition in Italy by the New York-based, Croatian duo TARWUK… Read More
Collezione Maramotti inaugurates its autumn programme with two new exhibitions and cultural projects
Collezione Maramotti (Reggio Emilia) inaugurates its autumn programme with the opening of two exhibitions and the announcement of further projects…. Read More
Insightful conversation with Esme Hodsoll discussing her practice and the power of painting
ALMA ZEVI Venice presents Air du Temps, the first solo show in Italy by Esme Hodsoll. The artist has been… Read More
Interview with Jim Naughten talking about the imminent ‘Eremozoic’ age and a fictional ‘rose tinted’ natural world
I interviewed Jim Naughten ahead of his solo show Eremozoic at Grove Square Galleries, running from 7th October to 18th November 2021…. Read More
Interview with Bosco Sodi ahead of his solo show at König London
TOTALITY, an exhibition of new paintings and sculptures by Bosco Sodi, will open at KÖNIG LONDON on 13 October. The… Read More
Sofia Stevi’s existential exploration of our chaotic identity lands at ALMA ZEVI Venice
ALMA ZEVI Venice presents artist Sofia Stevi’s solo show ‘The Somnambulists’. A series of black and white figures fluctuating into… Read More
Guendalina Cerruti’s contemporary Wasteland on view at PUBLIC Gallery
Wasted Dreams is the debut UK solo exhibition of Italian, London based artist Guendalina Cerruti at PUBLIC Gallery. Through an expansive installation that combines assemblage-based sculpture, LED art, mixed media wall and floor-based works, Cerruti explores the ‘Wasted Dreams’ relationship between life, dreams and contemporaneity.
Maddalena Tesser’s personal world lands at A Plus A
A Plus A just opened ‘Armor‘, the solo-show by recent graduate Maddalena Tesser. The artist presents a series of new… Read More
Romina De Novellis paves the way for a new, more inclusive feminism
This week I interviewed the performance artist Romina De Novellis about her exhibition at Alberta Pane Gallery, Paris which closed… Read More
Silvia Sasso – beauty, food, and the naked body
Today I interviewed Silvia Sasso, an Italian photographer based in Rome. Sasso will soon present a solo-show at Fondamenta Gallery… Read More
Exploring the shadow to discover truth. An interview with Silvia Mariotti
Today I interviewed Silvia Mariotti to talk about Not At First Glance, her recent exhibition at the International Center of Graphic… Read More
James Hyman Gallery launches charity fundraising sale for the Trussell Trust network of food banks
Until 31st December 2020, James Hyman Gallery is hosting an online fundraising sale where 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Trussell Trust.
Interview with Aeneas Bastian, on the occasion of the forthcoming opening of his new gallery in Berlin
I managed to catch up with Aeneas Bastian and ask him some questions ahead of the opening of their new gallery space in Berlin.
Unit London launches Platform, a digital space that engages with urgent socio-political issues
Unit London just launched Platform, an online exhibitions programme highlighting urgent socio-political issues. Participating artists create new works engaging with a political, cultural or social issue that they feel close to. In alignment with the core social principle of the programme, 10% of sales proceeds from each exhibition will benefit a charity nominated by the artist and/or curator.
Interview with Maria Pilotto after her participation at Whatever it Takes (A Plus A gallery, Venice)
I met with Maria Pilotto on the occasion of her participation in Whatever it Takes (A Plus A gallery, Venice).
ITALICS – new insider’s guide curated by top Italian gallerists celebrates the country’s extraordinary heritage
Nine influential Italian galleries join forces in this difficult times to promote the beauty and urgency of art, culture, and education. With ITALICS Art and Landscape, the passionate directors, founders and managers of some of the most influential galleries in the peninsula share a first-hand guide to the country’s art, culture and contemporary lifestyle. More than 63 galleries, representing from ancient to emerging art are participating in this beautiful project.
A plus A launches ‘Whatever it Takes’, a barter art-market where money is banned
The School for Curatorial Studies Venice is back with the project ‘Whatever it takes’ — a three-day barter market. Visitors will be able to secure the exhibited artworks at one condition: no money is allowed.
Interview with Marlee Katz and Danielle Dewar, who bravely launched their gallery in the midst of these hard times
A new gallery, founded by Marlee Katz and Danielle Dewar, is opening in New York. Tchotchke Gallery, directed by two… Read More
The Showroom presents IN·FLO·RES·CENCE – collision of art and music to explore the socio-political power of jazz
The Showroom, a contemporary art space based in London, teamed up with Filmmaker Producer Reece Ewing to present IN·FLO·RES·CENCE – a major new project which sees 12 musicians from across the globe create new compositions in response to daily life during the pandemic.
The Arts Club reopens with ‘Block Party’, a group show reuniting the wider art community of Mayfair
After several months of closure, The Arts Club reopens with ‘Block Party’. The group exhibition brings together the gallery community of Dover and Grafton Streets including: Cardi Gallery, Gazelli Art House, Galerie Max Hetzler, Sprüth Magers, Richard Saltoun, Robilant + Voena, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac and David Zwirner.
10 Questions from Isolation… with Christopher P. Green
Christopher Green is an artist based in Cornwall. He works with painting, books, and installations, conversing with domestic objects in creative ways.