Taking place at Fortezza da Basso from October 23-31, the thirteenth edition of the festival dedicated to artistic excellence will centre around the theme of femininity, exploring the changing concepts of what constitutes it: ‘Eternal Feminine – Eternal Change: Concepts of Femininity in Contemporary Art and Design’.
Femininity as an intrinsic essence is an ideology that has inspired centuries of artistic and literary creation. The contemporary world has grown to evolve notions of femininity as it is revolutionized by social and cultural movements. Creativity lies within this multidimensionality, as expressed by the many works on display that engage with questions on how femininity can be represented in contemporary art and how does it dialogue with the world of design.
This year, the ground floor of the Spadolini Pavilion and the Cavaniglia Pavilion will be filled with more than 450 exhibitors with artists from five continents displaying their works. As well as the wide array of creations on display, performances, creative energy workshops with female empowerment at their core, music, cinema, talks and more make up the packed programme. A contemporary dance performance by Britt Fishel and Artists explores human experience and seeks to democratize and normalize socioeconomic, political, and identity driven conversations anchored in intersectional feminism. A panel discussion at 5pm on October 23 focuses on green fashion and equal opportunities, with special guest, Elena Bonetti, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunities and the Family. A tribute to Anna Magnani draws film fans, with special screenings prompting discussions on whether there is a dividing line between ‘female’ and ‘male’ cinema. The programme is completed by a theatrical performance titled ‘Dante Svelato’ by the actor Finazzer Flory, based on the figure of the Supreme Poet, Dante Alighieri, 700 years after his death.
