Until 13 June ILIADE#1 CAVALLI by Lenz Foundation at the Veterinary Collection
From Thursday 5 June at 21. 00, in replication until 13 June, the spaces of the Veterinary Anatomy Collection of the University of Parma (via del Taglio 8) will host the debut of ILIADE#1 CAVALLI, the new site-specific performative composition by Maria Federica Maestri and Francesco Pititto, the first chapter of the anatomical/dramaturgical work on Homer’s Iliad and the central nucleus of the Atlas on Violence, the artistic project that over the next three years will engage Lenz Fondazione in a reflection on the structures that define the suffering of the human and non-human animal in an analysis of impiety, the destructive act, the hero and war.
Performed by Tiziana Cappella, Aldo Rendina, Sandra Soncini, Carlotta Spaggiari, with music by Andrea Azzali, the site-specific composition will be articulated in three different spaces of the museum, whose origins date back to 1845, together with the birth of the Veterinary School, in which 694 anatomical, normal and teratological preparations produced in the 19th and 20th centuries are preserved.
The artistic direction communicates that no harm was done to animals in the realisation of the performance, and the work aesthetically expresses the desire to restore dignity to all living things.
The creation was realised with the support and collaboration of the University of Parma – Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises; Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences; University Museum System; MuDes Museo Diffuso delle Scienze – ‘Alessio Lemoigne’ Collection of Veterinary Anatomy of the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences.
The project Atlas on Violence_Anatomies of the Landscape is supported by: Ministry of Culture, Emilia-Romagna Region, Municipality of Parma, Ausl di Parma, Cariparma Foundation, Chiesi Farmaceutici.
Notice to the public:
Some scenes of the performance may have a strong emotional impact and may shock the sensitivity of the spectator. The performance is itinerant on several floors. A lift will be available for people with mobility difficulties. Due to the limited number of seats, booking is compulsory.
ILIADE#1 CAVALLI
Dramaturgy, imagoturgy Francesco Pititto
Composition, installation, enclosures Maria Federica Maestri
Performers Tiziana Cappella, Sandra Soncini, Carlotta Spaggiari, Aldo Rendina
Music Andrea Azzali
Project care Elena Sorbi
Organisation Ilaria Stocchi
Lighting design Alice Scartapacchio
Production Giulia Mangini
Graphic design and dissemination Alessandro Conti
Communication and press office Giovanna Pavesi
For information on performances and bookings, contact Lenz Fondazione on 0521-270141 and 335 6096220 (also via WhatsApp) and info@lenzfondazione.it
