R.E.A.C.H. Milan Symposium 2024

Vectorealism studio proudly presented the Milan chapter of the R.E.A.C.H. Symposium, which took place from June 3 to 7 in the spaces of the former Angelo Gavazzi soap factory in Milan. The international R.E.A.C.H. program (Reimagining Entrepreneurship in Arts, Culture and Humanities) is an initiative funded by the European Union to promote entrepreneurial spirit in the field of art and culture. The project set up three international Symposia, week-long mobilities that brought together artists selected by the project partners.

The specific formula of the residency included the participation of distinguished partners and mentors from European partner organizations and also from the Clive Davis Institute, part of New York University, renowned as a global leader in training music industry leaders and creative music entrepreneurs.

The multi-year R.E.A.C.H. program also provided participating artists with methodological support and mentoring, aiming to develop the values at the base of the European cultural development programs.

The Milan edition of the Symposium focused on visual arts and design-areas that Milan is internationally recognized for-and was led by Marco Bocola. Artists were invited to explore and experiment with the specific practices of Vectorealism studio, which emphasize the use of personal fabrication technologies aimed at fostering design-oriented thinking. This comprehensive source of inspiration also took into account sociological themes such as labor and autopoiesis.

Throughout the week, artists reflected on their artistic projects and practices, aiming to foster a collective and inclusive language that engages in a dialogue with European tradition and culture. The residency drew significant inspiration from the entire 'Angelo Gavazzi' historical industrial area. The site has been home to Vectorealism for over ten years and is known for its symbolic and architectural significance. For this event, the workspace was expanded to include the 'Fabbrica,' one of the most impressive buildings of the former soap factory. The FabLab Vectorealism provided the necessary materials and equipment for creating models and functional elements, with project mentors offering guidance.

The residency concluded with a celebratory event unveiling the artists' transformative interventions, revealing the Fabbrica's remarkable metamorphosis into a unique and functional "home" for the party.

Vectorealism

Digital Fabrication studio, founded in 2009

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Accompagnement & Développement de Projets

NYU-Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

Training music industry leaders and creative music entrepreneurs since 2003.

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Invited artists

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Carine Puyo

Jean-Louis Puyo

Indiana Debacq

Jacques Chabrillat

Cécile Laporte

Irina Pentecouteau

Flo Gil de Muro

Lora Montaudoin

Alan Billi

Odei Barroso

Jean-Batiste Blanc

Clive Davis Institute For Recorded Music

Nick Sansano

Brianne Hayes

Errol Kolosine

JD Samson

Emma Wellons

Jordan Lee

Alberto Lugo

Sara Shankar

Senaida Ng

Devon Baran

Dani Tyas

Kendall Parks

Bulegoa Music

Juan Lagarrigue

Francois Mathon

Arkaitz Villar

Olatz Allika

Vectorealism

Eleonora Ricca

Fabrizio De Gaetano

James Grippa

Camilla Tedeschi Lungs

Marta Lovati

Chiara Biraghi

Silvia Sparro

Marco Bocola