Turin becomes the international capital of art for a week
The Contemporary Art Week kicks off, making Turin the international hub of art for an entire week. Fondazione CRT, which has always supported the contemporary art system through Fondazione per l’Arte CRT, enables numerous events that enrich the city’s cultural offerings during these days.
Luci d’artista
The week officially began with the lighting of Luci d’Artista, which will illuminate Turin’s streets and squares until January 2025.
Among the highlights of the 27th edition are two new installations: Scia’Mano by Luigi Ontani and VR Man by Andreas Angelidakis, both located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Visit the website www.lucidartistatorino.org
Artissima
Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3
OVAL Lingotto Fiere, Turin
Under the direction of Luigi Fassi, Artissima 2024 will host 189 galleries from 34 countries across 4 continents. The unifying theme of the exhibitions is daydreaming, exploring spontaneous thought as a tool for creation.
For its 31st edition, the Fondazione per l’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea CRT has increased its historical Acquisition Fund to €280,000, the highest allocation in the last 12 years. This fund supports the collections of GAM – Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna and Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea.
Highlights include the talk “Le Masche | Conversation Between Marta Papini and Giulia Cenci” on Sunday, November 3, at 4:30 PM at the Oval Meeting Point. The discussion will focus on the artwork inaugurated in Rittana (CN) on October 6, winner of Radis, an initiative by Fondazione Arte CRT in collaboration with Fondazione CRC.
Visit the website: www.artissima.art
The Others
Thursday, October 31 – Monday, November 4
ILO Building, Turin
Curated by Roberto Casiraghi and Paola Rampini with artistic direction by Lorenzo Bruni, the 13th edition of The Others will be held at the ILO – International Labour Organization building on Via Maestri del Lavoro 10.
Fifty exhibitors from Italy, Argentina, Finland, Lithuania, Slovakia, Spain, and Peru will present works reflecting on The World, understood as a principle of cosmic harmony and connection with the universe.
Visit the website: www.theothersartfair.com
Flashback Habitat
Thursday, October 31 – Sunday, November 3
Flashback Habitat, Turin
The 12th edition of Flashback Habitat returns to the picturesque park at Corso Giovanni Lanza 75. Directed by Ginevra Pucci and Stefania Poddighe, this year’s theme is equilibrium?, exploring balance across various fields, from science to politics, and its reflection in art.
Forty galleries from seven countries will participate, with works ranging from 17th-century art to 1990s contemporary languages.
Visit the website: www.flashback.to.it
C2C Festival
Thursday, October 31 – Sunday, November 3
Main Stages: Lingotto Fiere and OGR Torino
Once again, the soundtrack of Contemporary Art Week will be set by Italy’s largest indoor music festival, featuring 43 artists from 18 countries, 32 performances, 20 Italian exclusives, and 7 debuts spanning experimental music, advanced pop, electronic, rap, rock, jazz, and pop R&B.
This year’s theme, Living with the Gods, marks the festival’s third consecutive year among Pitchfork’s top 30 international festivals.
Explore the program: clubtoclub.it
Fondazione Arte CRT in città
Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 3
As a historic partner of numerous Contemporary Art Week initiatives, Fondazione Arte CRT continues to support events organized by TAG Torino Art Galleries.
On Saturday, November 2, galleries will remain open from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM for the Notte delle Arti Contemporanee. The TAG Art Coffee Break will also take place on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Additionally, works from the Fondazione Arte CRT collection will feature in the reinstallation of GAM and Castello di Rivoli’s collections, as well as in major upcoming temporary exhibitions.
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Fondazione Arte CRT fuori città
The art week also offers the perfect opportunity for a day trip to discover Le Masche, the new public artwork by Giulia Cenci, created for the first edition of Radis in Rittana (CN).
Visitors can also explore L’opera al nero, an exhibition curated by Marta Papini and Leonardo Pietropaolo as part of the Radis project, which connects works from Fondazione Arte CRT and Fondazione CRC. The exhibition is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM until November 10.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this vibrant week celebrating contemporary art in and around Turin!
