From June 23 Il Colorificio presents “Exhausted”, the solo show by Greek artist Vasilis Papageorgiou. The solo show, curated by Nicolas Vamvouklis – in collaboration with K-Gold Temporary Gallery – provides a compendium of Papageorgiou’s lines of research. The exhibition takes the form of an open archive of his own creative process, presenting a new series […]
From June 23 Il Colorificio presents “Exhausted”, the solo show by Greek artist Vasilis Papageorgiou. The solo show, curated by Nicolas Vamvouklis – in collaboration with K-Gold Temporary Gallery – provides a compendium of Papageorgiou’s lines of research. The exhibition takes the form of an open archive of his own creative process, presenting a new series of works derived from long-term research into subcultures in Europe. Starting from a state of physical or mental fatigue, he addresses the particular character of the local district of Giambellino, investigating the phenomenon of speed, the relationship between humans and machinery, and the functionality of objects.
We asked the artist to compile a diary about the ideas “behind” the exhibition.
OPENING 23 06 17 — H. 19 – 21
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La mostra personale dell’artista greco Vasilis Papageorgiou assume la forma di un archivio aperto, presentando una serie di opere nate da una ricerca a lungo termine attorno alle sottoculture in Europa. A partire da uno stato di fatica mentale e fisica, Papageogiou indugia sulle peculiarità del quartiere del Giambellino, investigando fenomeni quali la velocità, la relazione tra l’uomo e la macchina e la funzionalità stessa degli oggetti.
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