Land of Art - Regione Piemonte

© Agnese
© Agnese
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EVENTS
π Turin, Oval
† Turin, Palavela
Artissima
International exhibition
of contemporary art
Town/Venue: Turin
Oval
Turin - via Nizza, 294
The Oval sports facility was built by Studio Zoppini Associati
in the Lingotto district for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
The aim was to create suitable sports facilities and, at the same
time, provide Turin with a venue that could be used for exhibitions,
trade shows and other events. The Oval project, therefore,
forms part of a wider programme for the urban renovation and
reconversion of Turin’s industrial area.
Palavela
Turin - via Ventimiglia, 145
www.palavelatorino.it
Time of year: November
First held in 1994, Artissima has gained an international
reputation as the most important contemporary
art exhibition in Italy in the sector of
new galleries and emerging artists. It has become
a must-see event for workers in the industry, collectors
and art lovers. Additional events, in which
visual arts mix with literature, cinema, music,
dancing, design and architecture, are included in
Artissima’s action-packed programme, making it
an attraction involving the entire city.
www.artissima.it
The symbol of the 1961 International Labour Exhibition
was designed in 1959 by Franco Levi and Annibale and
Giorgio Rigotti. The cloister dome results from the intersection
of three vaults, forming a cross vault and creating a special hexagonal
shape. The building was renovated in 2003 by the architect
Gae Aulenti in view of the 2006 Winter Olympics, after which
the Palavela returned to hosting figure skating and cultural events.
Paratissima
Town/Venue: Turin
Time of year: November
Paratissima was first held in 2005 with the aim
of providing an art alternative to Artissima. The
project offers the opportunity to hold art-related
events in unconventional venues - not museums or
art galleries, but shops, company premises, bars,
private locations, and so on. Dedicated to various
target audiences, the event lasts three days and
includes exhibitions, shows and concerts involving
all kinds of artists who would not be able to
perform or exhibit in normal venues. Paratissima
was first held in a flat, and later in the former Le
Nuove jail. It has been held in the San Salvario
district since 2009.
www.paratissima.it