Agitu Ideo Gudeta Fellowship was awarded to artist
Silvia Rosi in April to support an experimental practice that reflects on the vernacular photo archives of Afrodescendent peoples in Italy as a form of shifting the personal into collective forms of memory and legacy. The proposal envisions a recalibration in value to safeguard and maintain personal and public archives, while attesting to the individual responsibilities that each of us has in regards to caring for and narrating the past. Rosi’s work speaks of the need to trouble the academic perception of archives, which has been overlooked more than it has been conserved.
Selected by experts of
Razzismo Brutta Storia, the titles speak of the world of the Black Diaspora on both sides of the ocean and embrace a range of reflections. Razzismo Brutta Storia is an association committed to countering racism and discrimination. Started in 2008 as a campaign in response to the brutal murder of 19-year-old Abdul William Guibre, known as Abba, the result of the joint efforts of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore, La Feltrinelli and the Tita communication agency, Razzismo Brutta Storia became a cultural association in 2011.
Razzismo Brutta Storia now conducts awareness, information and advocacy activities on anti-racism issues through the creation of educational tools, talks in schools, cultural events and publications, and by participating in national and international anti-racist networks.
Delve deep into the Uffizi s masterpieces in the Waiting for Spring: A merry go-round at the Uffizi Galleries virtual series. The first themes include Love (for Valentine s Day) and Carnival. The online guided tours bring families and children from all over the world (virtually) together with each session lasting 30-40 minutes, exploring different paintings, subjects and themes, lead by an expert from the Department of Education. A cost of 40 euro covers the maximum number of participants which is 10 children. The conversations are available in Italian, English, French, Spanish and Italian sign language. Book by writing to [email protected] or see here for more information.
The entertaining
I Love Lego exhibition arrives at Pontedera s PALP Palazzo Pretorio. With over a million bricks in a kaleidoscope of colours, the show charms and cheers with the creative constructions that turn toys into art. Play, have fun and discover with the six dioramas that vary from pirates to Ancient Rome. Architectural and engineering masterpieces are rendered in Lego form with detailed sets constructed with the help of group of enthusiastic collectors in partnership with Legolize, a humorous platform that creates comics using LEGO founded by Mattia Marangoni, Samuele Rovituso and Pietro Alcaro. Specific installations will “invade” the existing dioramas with trademark humour and flair. Perfect for fun, fans and families, booking a ticket in advance is recommended. The exhibition will be open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm and tickets cost from 6-10 euro.