Great expectations for the restart of the “Aperitifs in dance” festival organized by the MOTUS Company. After two years shut down due to the pandemic, the festival takes up the peculiar interdisciplinary and convivial format, dedicated to lovers of art in all its forms.
The program of the first appointment of the year 2022, scheduled for Thursday 22 September at 20:30 at the International Center for Art (Siena – Italy -Via Mencattelli 5/7) includes the vernissage of the photographic exhibition “BEYOND THE CURTAIN” by Luciana Petti and a contemporary dance performance by Irene Stracciati entitled “Fear of the cleaning lady with a mole on her face”.
“BEYOND THE CURTAIN” is a photographic project dedicated to the world of the circus, oneiric show above all, which received the Mention of Honour at the 13th Portfolio in Rocca Exhibition. This is the result of a one year project, during which the photographer venture out to explore men and animals making the circus magic possible. “In the space of one year – explains Luciana Petti – I entered their caravans, I attended their shows under the tent, I observed them from behind the scenes and I walked between their caravan houses far from the spotlights, in various places in Tuscany and Umbria. My photos draw a picture that describes people proud of their art. Families passing the secrets of their trade from generation to generation, having respect for others and for the animals living with them ”. Luciana Petti, born in Siena, approached photography after years of graphic collaboration with famous photographers. Over the last ten years, she received many awards in national and foreign competitions (including Finalist Portfolio Italia in 2014, AFI – Italian Photographic Artist in 2019). She usually exhibits in national exhibitions and many of her photos have been published in national magazines and books.
The second part of the evening hosts “Fear of the cleaning lady with a mole on her face”, a contemporary dance performance by Irene Stracciati, with the interpretation and collaboration of the students of the professional training courses. Inspired by the poem “Fear” by Raymond Carver, the performance brings on stage young souls who, inside the poem, tell about themselves and give a hand to the whole world.
Ticket cost is 10 euros (reduced price: 8 euros) and reservations are recommended.
During the evening, as usual, an aperitif will be offered, to allow the public to meet the artists.
For more information and reservations, you can send an e-mail to info@motusdanza.it or call +39 0577 – 286980.