Roots of Resistance

The exhibition is divided into three theme-related groups that explore art as a form of resistance to the rationale of political and social dominion (Roots of Resistance), to the dynamics of the overwhelming of the natural world (Unstable Ecologies), and, lastly, as a reflection on the transformations of identity in the post-human era (Geographies of Detachment). These three sections outline a conceptual and visual path that moves from the historical and political corpus to more fluid, ecological, and immaterial dimensions, where the body is dissolved.
The works presented in this section highlight a critical reflection on the body and language, understood as tools of autonomy and transformation (Tomaso Binga, Elena Bellantoni). Some of them take shape as forms of resistance to forces of cultural oppression, as symbols of rebirth, and as instruments of mediation with the other (Carla Accardi). Artists such as Elisa Montessori employ symbols and metaphors drawn from nature to explore themes related to the affirmation of female identity. In this part of the project, the selected works address the transformation of the relationship between humans and the planet, emphasizing how that relationship has been altered by a logic of domination. This is exemplified by Mario Merz’s reflection through the Fibonacci series. The artists denounce power dynamics (Loredana Di Lillo), asserting collective participation as a form of emancipation (Marinella Senatore), and question the audience on how dominant culture has distorted the balance between human beings and everyday life (Maria Lai, Silvia Giambrone, Ketty La Rocca). The dialogue between patriarchal culture and nature thus becomes the core of the artistic reflection, shedding light on the complexity of the relationship between domination, identity, and Mother Earth.