The Future Fragilities exhibition project stems from the collaboration between the curator Valeria Ceregini and Irish artists Alannah Robins, Katherine Sankey, and Mark Cullen, driven by their interest in ecology and a posthuman vision of the world.

Having worked with each of these artists in various exhibitions and projects at international venues such as Culterim Galerie in Berlin, IMMA – Irish Museum of Modern Art, and RHA – Royal Hibernian Academy, both in Dublin, RTÉ – Ireland’s National Public Service Media, and the Contemporary Art Museum of Villa Croce in Genoa, the curator aims to present a modular and site-specific work in one of the most beautiful noble palaces of the City of Turin, Palazzo Birago, which now serves as the headquarters of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, a long-time supporter of DIFFUSISSIMA since its first edition.

For DIFFUSISSIMA 2024, and for this prestigious venue, Valeria Ceregini has designed, together with the artists, a site-specific installation that engages with the grandeur of the late-Baroque Juvarrian rooms. With the special participation of Irish lens-based artist Louise Manifold, the exhibition also aims to enhance its multisensory nature through the presentation of her sound project “Aerial/Sparks” during the Art Week at the opening night.

The opening event will be attended by the artists Alannah Robins, Katherine Sankey, Mark Cullen, and Louise Manifold, curator Valeria Ceregini, co-founders of ArtàPorter Massimo Gioscia and Dario Ujetto, the Culture Councillor of the City of Turin Rosanna Purchia, and the Consul General of Ireland in Milan, Maria Sheeny.

Due to its transcultural and international value, the collective exhibition has received governmental support from Culture Ireland, the Irish Consulate in Milan, the sponsorship of the City of Turin, and the valuable collaboration of the Turin-based startup ArtàPorter, partner of the project and creator and promoter of DIFFUSISSIMA.

The Artists

Alannah Robins has a dynamic artistic practice between Ireland and Sweden. Her artistic inquiry into nature focuses on the reality of things, dedicating herself to scientific discoveries. A recurring theme in her work is the relationship between humans and nature.
alannahrobins.com || @alannahrobins

Katherine Sankey is an Irish-Australian artist born in Paris and living in Dublin. Her sculptures use plant fibers and tubular water supplies, contributing to the geo-feminist conversation about what we extract and drain from the planet.
katherinesankey.com || @katherinesankeystudio

Mark Cullen is a renowned Irish artist recognized for his international practice across various disciplines and media. His work, which has received numerous awards and grants, reflects on the exploration of posthuman subjectivity and humanity’s evolving relationship with the world.
markcullenartist.com || @markafterdarko

Louise Manifold works conceptually with media such as film and photography, which allow her to explore human disconnection from the experienced world in favor of an afterlife. She is interested in obsolete or outdated technologies to access our shared memories and emotions.
louisemanifoldstudio.com || @louisemanifold

The Curator

Valeria Ceregini is an art historian and visual arts curator based in Ireland with over a decade of international experience. Her work is primarily focused on supporting artists and creating socio-cultural projects to offer enriching exhibition experiences to the public.
valeriaceregini.com || @valeriaceregini

Partners & Developers

ArtàPorter is the startup revolutionizing how we think about and experience contemporary art. Founded in 2021 in Turin, ArtàPorter connects artists, spaces, and brands.
artaporter.it || @artaporter_official

DIFFUSISSIMA
diffusissima.it || @diffusissima_artaporter

Host

Palazzo Birago – Turin Chamber of Commerce, a noble residence from the first half of the 18th century designed by court architect Filippo Juvarra for Count Augusto Renato Birago di Borgaro. In 2000, Palazzo Birago became the seat of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, an institution dedicated to supporting local economic development and promoting cultural events in Italy and abroad.
to.camcom.it || @camcomtorino

Opening: Saturday, October 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Performance: Saturday, October 26, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Palazzo Birago, institutional seat of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, Via Carlo Alberto 16
Exhibition hours: Free entry
Mon – Thu, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri – Sat – Sun, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Closing event: Sunday, November 3, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM