Open dialogues: interview with Veronica Bassani

by Margaret Sgarra, contemporary art curator

Veronica Bassani was born in Faenza and trained between her hometown Bologna, Milan, Rome and Ravenna. She is the artistic director of “Sorelle festival”, president of the cultural association “Fatti d’Arte” and curator. She deals with theatre, art and cultural events in Faenza, Bologna and Milan. Read more

Open dialogues: interview with Chen Li

by Margaret Sgarra

Tarda Primavera

Artist, calligrapher and graphic designer, Chen Li has made word as the fulcrum of her artistic research. Letters, signs and colors give shape to a complex imagination in which poetry, reflection and creativity meet. In a society where image seems to have greater importance than content and handwriting replaced by digital, Chen Li protects its visual essence and extraordinary beauty through her works.

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Open dialogues: interview with Barbara Pavan

by Margaret Sgarra

The Soft Revolution, a cura di Barbara Pavan – Museo del Tessile di Busto Arsizio

Born in Monza and raised in Biella among looms and yarns, Barbara Pavan is a curator and art critic specialized in fiber art. The passion for the yarn has led her to design and curate exhibitions, art projects, catalogs and thematic blogs, thus becoming a reference point for textile expressive forms.

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