VAP – Visiting Artist Program
resonate as part of Between Memory, Place and Matter
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- Where: Fonderia 20.9, Verona
resonare is part of the broader project Between Memory, Place and Matter by Sara Palmieri, developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Riga and supported by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture. As one of the project partners, Fonderia 20.9 contributes to this international program, which will culminate in a major exhibition at the ISSP Gallery in Riga in 2025.
Led by Italian artist Sara Palmieri, Between Memory, Place and Matter explores themes of memory, place, and the identity of territory through photography, installation, and interdisciplinary practices.
As part of the Italian program, we hosted a 4-day residency and public event in Verona from May 7–10, 2025. Alongside Palmieri, in this VAP like program, we’ll welcome invited artists Flaminia Celata, Bärbel Praun, and Claire Laude for an immersive and participatory program of research, artistic exchange, and a final pop-up exhibition in our gallery.
Over the course of a four-day have engaged with the nearby former Cavadini bell foundry as a conceptual site, reactivating its memory within the gallery space through sound, photography, video, and installation.
On the final day, May 10, 2025, the results of this exchange will be presented to the public through an open showcase at Fonderia 20.9.
Sara Palmieri
(Italy) is a visual artist, curator, and teacher based in Rome. Working across photography, sculpture, and installation, her practice explores time, memory, and spatial perception. Her latest book, The Line of Water, was published by Witty Books in 2025.
Flaminia Celata
(Italy) is a visual artist based in Rome. Her work, rooted in photography, sculpture, and performance, explores memory and transformation of landscapes. She often collaborates with German artist Bärbel Praun and has exhibited across Europe.
Bärbel Praun
(Germany) is a visual artist from Hamburg working at the intersection of photography, sculpture, and installation. Her process-driven practice addresses materiality, ephemerality, and environmental concerns using found objects and sustainable methods.
Claire Laude
(France) is an architect and artist living in Berlin. Her site-specific work explores memory, disappearance, and the blurred line between reality and fiction. She is a laureate of Villa Salammbô and author the monograph A Silentio.
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The location
Fonderia 20.9, located in Verona, Italy, offers a versatile gallery space featuring three distinct rooms: a main exhibition area, a side room, and a basement optimized for projections. This layout supports diverse artistic expressions, from immersive installations to intimate viewing experiences. Additionally, artists in residence can access Fonderia’s in-house printing hub, equipped with professional scanners and printers, enhancing their ability to experiment with and produce high-quality visual materials directly on-site. In addition to Fonderia’s gallery space, selected artists will have access to our office at Spazio Alva, a collaborative workspace located just a five-minute walk from the gallery. This proximity offers a flexible environment to work on projects, meet other creatives, and further engage with the local arts community.
