by InTrieste
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Studio Tommaseo will host the finissage of Mark Chehodaiev’s solo exhibition “Welcome to Khandwala.” The event will commence at 5 p.m. with a presentation of the exhibition catalog by curator Alice Debianchi and artist Mark Chehodaiev. This event marks the conclusion of the exhibition, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with the artist and curator.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Trieste Contemporanea, in collaboration with Comunità di Sant’Egidio FVG, the association Linea d’Ombra, and the organization No Name Kitchen Trieste, will organize a collection of food, medicines, and clothing. These donations will be distributed to migrants arriving in Trieste via the Balkan route, who often find temporary shelter in the Silos.
Donors will receive souvenirs created by Mark Chehodaiev, subject to availability. The items requested for donation include:
- Canned pulses (chickpeas, beans, lentils)
- Shelf-stable milk
- Seed oil
- Tomato puree
- Basmati rice
- Black tea and various spices (available at the Asian Mini Market Ciao Azmat, via Udine 19/B, 34132 Trieste)
- White sugar
- Underwear (summer socks sizes 41 to 44, men’s underwear sizes S or M)
- Trainers (sizes 41 to 44)
- Over-the-counter medicines (ibuprofen, paracetamol)
Monetary donations can be made directly to the supporting organizations:
- Comunità di Sant’Egidio FVG (trieste@santegidiofvg.org)
- Linea d’Ombra (lineadombra.odv@gmail.com)
- No Name Kitchen Trieste (nnktrieste@gmail.com)
Accompanying this announcement is an event poster and an image from the exhibition. The image, a photograph by Agnese Divo, showcases a view from “Welcome to Khandwala” and is courtesy of Trieste Contemporanea.
Curator Alice Debianchi and artist Mark Chehodaiev will be present at the finissage. For those interested in an interview with Alice Debianchi prior to the event, arrangements can be made through Trieste Contemporanea.
This event highlights the artistic work of Mark Chehodaiev while supporting the community through the collaborative efforts of local organizations.
