Opening: Saturday September 16th 12.45 pm
In 1958, Bruno Munari published an addendum to the Italian dictionary, introducing a form of non-verbal communication he deemed essential to grasp "the speech of the Italians." Drawing inspiration from the dictionary "La mimica degli antichi investigata nel gestire napoletano," Munari created his “dictionary of gestures”. Recognizing the significant process of internationalization surrounding this non-verbal communication, he emphasized its value for visitors to Italy.
This logic of gestural communication is part of the research involving disciplines such as theatre, dance, or performance, but it is also present in the explorations of visual artists. Hands are associated with the everyday, with domestic chores, handicrafts, farming, as well as with care, caresses, love, and healing. In addressing these dimensions, this curatorial proposal aims to explore the commonality and diversity of the human condition with a group of contemporary artists who have dedicated a portion of their creative work to this distinctive form of gesturality.
Diana Wechsler
Image: Natacha Nisic
