"I believe anyone living in daily cohabitation with a volcano develops a different psychology. The thread of deification runs naturally in Pozzuoli: it speaks of the Sibyl, of Virgil, of Sophia Loren! But also, of everyone living their daily lives in this land."
"As such, it is one of the most important Mediterranean territories,"
"not an abstract concept"
"a divine land"
Pozzuoli, a coastal town northwest of Naples known for volcanic scenery, Roman sites and as Sophia Loren's birthplace, hosted a five-day Panorama exhibition from 10–14 September. The mini-biennial, organised by international commercial galleries and curated by the Centre Pompidou-Metz director, framed deification as a living theme tied to the town's geography and history. Works by 47 artists from 45 galleries filled ancient and modern venues including a cinema, the Church of Purgatorio, Sedile dei Nobili and the Flavian Amphitheatre. Highlights included Simon Starling's Caravaggio-inspired work, Simone Fattal's bronze sculptures and Clarissa Baldassari's glossolalia-inspired sound piece. Nearby Cuma and the Phlegraean Fields reinforced Greek and Roman connections.
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