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.
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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
Musica Bulegoa
Juan Lagarrigue
Francois Mathon
Arkaitz Villar
Olatz Allika
Vectorealism
Eleonora Ricca
Fabrizio De Gaetano
Giacomo Grippa
Camilla Tedeschi Polmonari
Marta Lovati
Chiara Biraghi
Silvia Sparro
Marco Bocola