Stefano Cagol FLOWER FEAR – SLEEP TERROR

19 MAY – 31 JUNE 2012

19 May 2012 at 6:00 pm – meeting with the artist and presentation of a monographic publication about his works

Curator: Kamila Wielebska

The installation on the main staircase that links all floors of the gallery is a reflection of individual fears as well as collective psychosis, that are affected by media, public opinion, politicians, economics or are fueled and controlled by personal prejudices. This is the first Polish realization of Italian artist Stefano Cagol, accompanied by a meeting with the artist, led by art critic and curator, Kamila Wielebska. During the meeting, a monographic book will be presented depicting the artist's works.

Stefano Cagol, born in Trento, lives and works in Trentino in South Tyrol and Brussels. He had presented his works on individual exhibitions at the 54 Venice Biennale, at the ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Kunstraum Innsbruck, Manifesta 7, Beursschouwburg kunstecentrum in Brussels, 1 Biennale in Singapore, Mart Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto, Fondazione Galleria Civica - Centro di Ricerca sulla Contemporaneità in Trento.