by Valentina Salcedo
For the first time in the Italian university scene, an artist residency project is underway: the University of Trieste opens its doors to eleven artists from the contemporary scene, hosted for a week in the student residence. The aim of the initiative, entitled #SBLAD – Shine Bright Like A Diamond, is to tell, through the artist’s gaze, the richness and complexity inherent in every discipline, the uniqueness and versatility of the human being.
The heart of the project, one of the flagship initiatives of the university’s Centenary, will coincide with the week from 6 to 14 November. The artists will have the opportunity to live in close contact with the students, teachers and researchers of the University: each of them – two artists work in pairs – will, in fact, be hosted by one of the ten Departments from which they will draw inspiration to create an original piece of art. Various techniques will be used, in particular installation, but also drawing, sound design, sculpture, photography and painting.
The vernissage is scheduled for Tuesday 14 November at 6.00 pm; the exhibition will be open to visitors with free entry from 15 November until December 2024.
