Be Yourself… Always!
CURRENT EXHIBITION
STORIES OF IDENTITY
FROM HIDDEN PLACES TO DAILY LIFE
12—31/10/2024
Cultural hypogeum
LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA
SEZ. MATERA-MAGNA GRECIA
The concept
“Every piece of art tells a story made up of emotions, memories and experiences that are part of the lived of each artist.”
The exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY aims to observe, analyze and share the stories behind the artworks, in order to become a visual tale, a continuous narration through images in a constant dialogue with the visitor. Artists are invited to share any kind of story and personal experience, starting from the most hidden places of their souls and touching on everyday life.
All the artworks selected are stories of identity, capable of confronting and dealing with the changes of the contemporary world, allowing themselves to be contaminated by it and preserving their uniqueness.
Registration closed on August 31, 2024
Matera
The city is known worldwide for its historic Sassi districts, which make it one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
The Sassi were recognized on 9 December 1993, at the assembly of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), a UNESCO world heritage site, the first site in southern Italy to receive such recognition.
In 2019 the city of Matera has been the European Capital of Culture.
Exhibition venue
Cultural hypogeum Lega Navale Italiana
Sezione Matera-Magna Grecia | Via Fiorentini 103-107
Artists reviews
Below you will find some thoughts, considerations, ideas and opinions of the artists who have collaborated with me on previous exhibitions.
Patricia Canino
Visual art photographer
“When I received Carmela Loiacono’s proposal, as the curator, to participate to an international exhibition which would take place in Matera, I was struck by the precision of her arguments and the certainty of her choices. She demonstrated such an acuity and analysis of my works that I accepted immediately. During the opening of the exhibition, our meeting confirmed a great artistic bond. Since then, I have planned a residency in Matera in 2025 to carry out a new photographic project. It will be the subject of exhibitions in Italy but also internationally. I am so delighted to collaborate with Carmela Loiacono as the curator.”
Marco Riha
Contemporary Surrealist Artist
“I had the pleasure of working with Carmela Loiacono for a group exhibition in Matera. The cooperation turned out to be a smooth ride. Even though I couldn’t attend the event in person, I was kept in the loop and was able to enjoy the exhibition from afar.
Besides, I was touched by Carmela’s in-depth analysis of my body of work, her insightful intuitive words chosen to describe my work hit home.
As a self-taught artist, it certainly gave me a boost in confidence to have felt understood by an art historian.”
Camilla Fransrud
Contemporary Landscape Artist
“Carmela Loiacono is a fantastic art historian and Curator. She believes in the artist, and with her knowledge and experience you feel that she takes really good care about you as an artist. I have had the pleasure to know Carmela for a few years and have some exhibitions with her. I can recommend her from the bottom of my art. She is unique.”
“I had the pleasure to work with Dr. Carmela Loiacono in the spring of 2024 while preparing for her “(Im)possible Elements” curated exhibition in Matera, Italy. Dr. Loiacono is superbly professional, and she is very knowledgeable in contemporary art as well as in art history. Her attention to details, great organizational skills and warm, welcoming and approachable personality made it an absolute pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend connecting with her for any project or exhibition, she will bring success to you!”
Jacqueline Schubert
Freelance Artist
“From May to June 2024, I worked with Dr. C. Loiacono on an exhibition project “Impossible Elements”. I really liked the collaboration from start to finish, because it was based on trust and appreciation.Already during the preparation, Carmela supported me with all questions regarding image selection or transport. She explained the process and goal of the project. Since I couldn’t come to the vernissage myself, I received photos, videos or statements from her via email or Instagram. She provided information about all the details of the exhibition, the artists and their works.As a participating artist I appreciated very much the commitment, the selection and the understanding of Dr. Loiacono. I would like to thank her very much for allowing me to have this experience and I’m looking forward to starting the upcoming project.”
The Mossy Muse
Abstract Artist
“Carmela is wonderful to work with. She is professional, efficient, compassionate and very empathetic to an artist’s needs. At the time that I worked with her I had only been exhibiting my art professionally for six month and was very unsure about what to exhibit and how to approach it. She guided me through the process, made recommendations, and really taught me how to create a cohesive display. I look forward to working with her in the future.”