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Primo Piano LivinGallery

has the pleasure of presenting the contemporary art exhibition

THE MIRROR OF VENUS

(The reflection of us and the world between truth and fiction)

curated by Dores Sacquegna

from 25 February to 8 March 2023

THE SHOW - Each of us is led to create their own reality, the external world we live in is a mirror in which the solid form of our image and at the same time our Shadow is reflected. We are called to learn to "see", to develop an internal oblique gaze aimed at understanding emotions, events, processes, connections, to stimulate the evolution of the reality of the world, created in our image and likeness.

We have a daily relationship with the mirror, a very intimate relationship, sometimes obsessive, sometimes detached. But this is not a story of mirrors in art. Rather, it is the story that the mirror would tell if only it knew how to speak, the images of what it sees reflected on its surface, the vanity and malice of the goddesses, the ecstasy of the fragile Narcissus, the confident gaze of the painter or photographer who portrays him. itself, the dilated and duplicated rooms in the places of the imagination.

The exhibition aims to focus its attention on the reflection of us and the world around us, between truth and fiction.  Artists who work with all mediums of expression are welcome. This is the 25th edition of art woman, also open to male artists.

VENUE - The exhibition is set up in the Renaissance venue of the Palmieri Foundation in Lecce, in the old city.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES FOR THE SHOW:

• PRINTED CATALOG -  Full page works + caption + personal critical review by curator in Italian and English language + a maximum of n. 5 copies for each.
• ADVERTISING  - Press release of the show with invitation flyer, pictures works to mailing of journalists, curators, art director, collectors, social network and more (over 250,000 contacts ) in Italy and abroad.
• KIT PRESS & PICTURES REPORT - Zip Folder with magazine, newspaper, pictures of the show and more.
• EQUIPMENT & FORNITURE -Pedestals, tables, panels, audio and video staff, totem and more.
• SET UP/DISMANTELING - Qualified personnel for set-up and dismantling, including lighting staff.
• SHIPPING SERVICE - Personnel in charge of incoming and outgoing shipments, including customs procedures.
• SALES STAFF - Staff on site at the service of customers and artists.
• AWARD & CERTIFICATES - Among the works exhibited, the curator will choose the most representative ones to receive the prize. Non-awarded artists will receive the Certificate of Recognition.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2022
Venice | March 03/04 – March 25, 2022
Extended deadline: February 17, 2022

CANVAS is an International Art Fair that will present collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2022 edition will represent a forum for direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography art, installations, video art and live performance. 

CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, organized by ITSLIQUID Group in collaboration with Venice Eventsand EGO’ Boutique Hotel, will be held in Venice, at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more about our location) from March 03 to March 25, 2022, at ITSLIQUID ART SPACE – Venice Grand Canal (click here to learn more on this venue) from March 04 to March 25, 2022, and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings.

CANVAS will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.

The participation includes the following services
– exhibition space dedicated to the artist’s works
– assisting with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
– assisting in finding accommodation
– the design and the printing of invitation cards, posters
– the global and local press office, publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.
– the realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press release
– mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
– exhibitions opening ceremony
– a dedicated interview published on ITSLIQUID website and spread on our social networks
– providing services and drinks for small meetings at the exhibition places for guests

To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video-art), links of videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com 

CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR consists of 3 main sections: THE SKIN PROJECT, OUT OF BALANCE and MIXING IDENTITIES. 

The word “canvas” was used for the first time in Italy in the 14th century and it has become the most common support medium for oil painting, replacing wooden panels. During the centuries, the canvas’ meaning has changed, starting from paintings, through the photographic and cinematographic film, exploring the human body, to the digital world. Canvas is the creatives’ common ground, on which they can express themselves. We invite all the artists to share their personal artistic research through any kind of media, from painting to sculptures and installation, from photography to video art and live performance.

Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organizations, governments, and their representatives; the logos of their sponsors will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events. 
 

Deadline for applications is February 17, 2022 (11.59 PM of your local time)