EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Michele Cea
BookCity 2021
CEA Foundation presents the books
Dr. Annalisa Cantù interviewed the authors of both books published by the Michele Cea Foundation—Salvatore Morgante and Enzo Varricchio—on November 19, 2021, at 4:30 PM at the Pasquinelli Foundation at Corso Magenta 42 in Milan. The initiative was supported by the City of Milan's Volunteer and Association Center as part of BCM 21, with the involvement of Carlo Motta, Head of Illustrated Books at Cairo Mondadori
2021
THE CEA FOUNDATION GUESTS WITH GIORGIO LODETTI OF THE BOCCA BOOKSTORE IN MILAN
2020
FIFTH EDITION OF THE MICHELE CEA AWARD “WITH THE LIGHT IN THE EYES”
EX FORNACE GOLA (ALZAIA NAVIGLIO PAVESE) 12 – 20 SEPTEMBER 202
- September 12 Opening and Vernissage at 6:00 PM: Presentation by actor and art critic Michele Franco, with opening remarks by representatives of the Municipality of Milan, District 6, and the Prefect of Milan, Dr. Renato Saccone. Presentation of the twelve finalists and award ceremony of the Michele Cea Award winners, attended by Carlo Motta and Elios Inverno for Giorgio Mondadori Publishing, the Pugliesi Association, and the Casa delle Artiste Association, with the livestreamed participation of Don Antonio Mazzi (Exodus Foundation). The event will conclude with musical entertainment by the Luca Tagliabue Trio.
- September 19, 7:00 PM: Literary evening hosted by Dr. Annalisa Cantù with writers Roberto Sapienza and Vincenzo Paglione featuring their book, “Leopoldo Maria Panero and the Exile of Reason” (Indipendently Published); Giuseppe Selvaggi with his book, “Autumn Hugs: Seeking New Springtimes” (Secoop), and Emanuela Carniti with his book, “Alda Merini, My Mother” (Manni); and poems by Giovanni Marelli of the “I'm Here Too” Association for the rehabilitation of former prisoners.
- September 20, 7:00 PM – Finishing
THE EVENT TOOK PLACE WITH THE SUPPORT OF: Fondazione Cariplo, World Art, Anteprima design and WITH THE PATRONAGE OF: Municipality of Milan MUNICIPALITY 6, Metropolitan City of Bari, Brera Art School, Academy of Fine Arts of Agrigento, Regional Association of Puglia, Casa delle Artiste, GAL.
Winners of the Fifth Edition of the Michele Cea Award
1st Place – Giuseppe Miccichè, #Prigionesilenziosa3 …Silence, Clay sculpture baked and painted with water-based paints, 25 x 25 x 40 cm, 2020
2nd Place – Stefano Garbuglia, Triptych of the Diaspora, or on the Dispersion (Sis, Deir el-Zor, Ararat), Mixed media on board (pastel, acrylic, thread), 100 x 50 cm, 2019
3rd Place – Enrica Viola, Peace and War, Chalk and semi-transparent paper on wood, 90 x 80 x 20 (h) cm, 2020
2019
PRESENTATION OF THE MODERN ART CATALOGUE N°55 and MICHELE CEA SCHOLARSHIP 2019
ALDA MERINI SPACE 11 DECEMBER 2019 – BRERA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 13 DECEMBER 2019
On Wednesday, December 11 , the presentation of the Catalogue of Modern Art (CAM) number 55 , published by Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori, took place at the Spazio Alda Merin i, at Via Magolfa 32 in Milan. The event, organized by the Michele Cea Foundation, saw the presence of editorial director Carlo Motta who spoke with the secretary and critic of the Foundation, Prof. Massimiliano Porro . CAM number 55 features the works of Michele Cea, Salvatore Morgante (winner of the 2016 Michele Cea Prize) and Elisa Baldissera (winner of the 2018 Michele Cea Prize). It was also an opportunity to see the award-winning work “Overfishing #2 (L'urlo)” donated last year to the Foundation. This important moment was followed by the presentation of Salvatore Morgante's book “Michele Cea. My art? "Just a cry" (Giorgio Mondadori Editorial – Cairo Group). The synergy between the souls of those who are no longer with us and the artists who support the Foundation has thus been renewed, transcending time and space. A heartfelt thanks also goes to Vincenza Pezzuto for the hospitality offered by Casa Alda Merini and to our supporting partners: Fondazione Cariplo, Anteprima Design, Azienda Prodotti Artistici, Euro Master Studio, and Bellavite Nonsolocarta.
On Friday, December 13 , Simone Mazzoleni received the 2019 Michele Cea Scholarship at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. The Foundation's President, Nicola Cea, Professor Stefano Pizzi, Professor of Painting at the Brera Academy, and Professor Massimiliano Porro, Secretary of the Foundation, were present. Congratulations to Simone for graduating from the two-year program in Visual Arts – Painting Course (2018/2019 academic year).
2019
FOURTH EDITION OF THE MICHELE CEA AWARD “WITH THE LIGHT IN THE EYES”
EX FORNACE GOLA (ALZAIA NAVIGLIO PAVESE) 13 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
A week of events celebrating the sharing of the plurality of the arts, from painting to sculpture, photography to fashion, and on to music, literature, and theater. A warm thank you to those who attended, to our friends, to the artists, to Milan's Municipality 6 and to the Cariplo Foundation, our invaluable supporters.
Journalist and writer Cinzia Alibrandi hosted the opening evening, awarding prizes to the top three. Other guests included Sergio Meazzi , Councilor for Culture for Municipio 6 , actor Gerardo Placido , and Carlo Motta, head of the Arts department at Cairo Editore, who presented Salvatore Morgante 's volume on the complete works of Michele Cea. The evening concluded with a concert by the Pergolesi Orchestra conducted by Maestro Giulio Marazia, with soprano Luana Lombardi performing .
On September 14, Elisabetta Piccirillo hosted the evening presentation of the artistic works created by the young people of Don Mazzi's Exodus Foundation, supported by the artist Valeria Buzilan of the Cea Foundation as part of the Artando project . This was followed by the award ceremony of the First Edition of the Michele Cea Designer Award, linked to the project proposed by the design professor of the Milan Polytechnic, Professor Fiorenza Spezzapria , on the theme WASTE NO WASTE . The winner was the young Daniele Cavallo with the work " Experimental Recycling ". In conclusion, Anna Chiara Merisio presented her book " Toglietemi il disturba " (Lyasis editions) on her fight and victory against anorexia, supported by the testimonies of psychologist Annalisa Bertoletti and dietitian Alessia Campopiano .
On Sunday 15 September it was the turn of the round table on the theme of Being Artists Today in which Prof. Massimiliano Porro spoke with the child psychotherapist Dr. Marco Siviero.
Prof. Porro then presented the art lesson “CuriosArtando” focusing on the figures of Amedeo Modigliani and his artistic and life companion Jeanne Heubuterne.
On Friday 20 September Annalisa Cantù spoke with 4 authors who were different in age, style and education: Pasquale Addisi with his Buongiorno Sig. Maestro, Vezio Bonera with L'ultimo tassello, Antonio Oleari and the collection of poems L'incendio delle abituati and Agostino Picicco who presented Comunicare è condividere.
The final evening on September 21st was a pleasant listening experience of the theatrical piece “Lombardy Amore Mio – Homage to Ada Negri” with Gerardo Placido and his company of actors.
The next edition, of course, will be held in September 2020, the fifth!
2019
GROUP EXHIBITION “EARTH IS ART”
ANGEINO TOWER OF BITONTO (BARI) 4 – 25 August 2019
Every artist dips his brush into his soul
and paints his own nature in his pictures
(Henry Ward Beecher)
The Michele Cea Foundation, in collaboration with the Nuovo Fior D'Olivi Local Action Group, organized the "Terra è Arte" event as a vehicle to promote artists, both young and old, who share the same goals of sharing and free, sincere expression. The theme of Rurality intersected with the sense of belonging to the land of one's origins. A testimony of identity, a journey through the places of existence in contact with Mother Nature. The relationship between humanity and the environment is defined by a feeling of respect, care, gratitude, and love. The exhibition presented works in which the artists captured the meeting point between humanity and creation. Another seed fell on good soil and bore fruit: a give and take, highlighting the bond of cooperation with the land. Art thus became a means to share a bucolic message, reminiscent of ancient Latin odes, delving into the essence of each person so that the sown seed may flourish.
The entire event also included presentations of Nicola De Matteo 's books " Il bacio della murena " and Agostino Picicco 's " Communicare è condivisione " ( Communicating is Sharing ), as well as a guided listening session of Giuseppe Verdi's opera " Rigoletto ." These were beautiful moments in which the sharing of different forms of art flourished through words and music.
A heartfelt thanks goes to Antonio Saracino, president of the Gal Nuovofiord'Olivi, without whom all this would not have been possible.
2018
PRESENTATION OF MODERN ART CATALOGUE N°54
ALDA MERINI SPACE 13 December 2018
On Thursday, December 13, the presentation of the Catalog of Modern Art (CAM) number 54, published by Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori, took place at the Spazio Alda Merini, located at Via Magolfa 32 in Milan. The event, organized by the Michele Cea Foundation, featured the distinguished presence of editorial director Carlo Motta, who conversed with journalist Valentina di Cesare and the Foundation's critic, Professor Massimiliano Porro. CAM number 54 features works by Michele Cea, Salvatore Morgante (winner of the 2016 Michele Cea Prize), Andrea Solaja (winner of the 2017 Michele Cea Prize), and Rafael Espada, another notable artist and donor. On this occasion, Andrea donated the award-winning work, "When the Light Comes – One Light, One Soul," to the Foundation. It was a moment of great emotion and sharing that underscored the artistic and human message of true art. Among the many attendees we thank, we would like to mention Enzo Varricchio, from the Foundation's artistic-scientific committee, accompanied by his wife Sabrina, and Fiorenza Spezzapria, professor of fashion design at the Milan Polytechnic. A heartfelt thanks also goes to Vincenza Pezzuto for the hospitality offered by Casa Alda Merini, and to our supporting partners: Fondazione Cariplo, Anteprima Design, Garzanti Specialties, Space Holding, and Litopress.
2018
THIRD EDITION MICHELE CEA AWARD “WITH THE LIGHT IN THE EYES”
EX FORNACE GOLA (ALZAIA NAVIGLIO PAVESE) MILAN 8 – 15 September 2018
Emotions and the sharing of art: the light in our eyes continues to shine thanks to the support of Friends, Artists, and the crucial assistance of the Municipality of Milan and the Cariplo Foundation, the event's sponsors. Below is a gallery of images to remember these moments.
2018 AGRIGENTO
ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS “MICHELANGELO” OF AGRIGENTO – June 30, 2018
Salvatore Morgante, a great artist and dear friend, earned his Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Performing Arts from the Michelangelo Academy of Fine Arts in Agrigento with a grade of 110 cum laude and the honor of publication. His thesis, titled "MICHELE CEA – MY ART? JUST A SHOUT and Everyone Can Make the Sound They Want!" , supervised by the Most Reverend Professor Nuccio Mula, had a remarkable impact and significance! In the link below, you can watch and listen to Salvatore's discussion, which, with profound sensitivity and meticulous attention to detail, was presented to the Academic Committee.
2018 MILAN
ART GOES TO THE
ROCCA BRIVIO SFORZA (SAN GIULIANO MILANESE) – From May 26th to June 2nd 2018
Exhibition organized by the Michele Cea Foundation with the patronage of the Municipality of San Giuliano Milanese and the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. The prestigious Rocca Brivio Sforza residence hosted works by Michele Cea, the Foundation's donor artists, artists reviewed on the "Gli Amici di MicheleCea" Facebook page, and young artists from the Brera Academy.
During the opening on Saturday, May 26, the artist and friend Stefano Feffo Porru, who passed away earlier this year, was remembered.
During the evening, the book "Her Lover: The Life of Madame Rimsky-Korsakov" (Edizioni Graphe.it) was presented by author Andrea Biscàro and journalist Valentina Di Cesare.
Numerous artists, friends, and visitors attended, helping to further spread the idea of art as a means of expression and sharing.
2017
2017 MILAN
SECOND PRIZE MICHELE CEA “WITH THE LIGHT IN THE EYES”
Spazio Seicentro via Savona 99 – From 9 to 16 September 2017
2017 GIOVINAZZO (BA)
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Cloister of the Dominicans from 12 to 20 August 2017 – Vittorio Emanuele II Institute
2017 MILAN
THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS YOURSELF “CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION”
From 14 to 19 May 2017 – HOUSE OF RIGHTS via De Amicis, 10 – Milan
2017 CAM 52
PUBLISHED SOME OF MICHELE'S WORKS
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2017 MONTHLY ART MAGAZINE
FROM MARCH 2017 TO FEBRUARY 2018
2016
2016 MILAN
HOUSE MUSEUM SPACE TADINI
2016 MILAN
FESTIVAL OF THE NEW RENAISSANCE “MICHELE CEA AWARD 2016”
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2016 GIOVINAZZO (BA)
WHITE NIGHT OF POETRY
2016 GIOVINAZZO (BA)
SOLO EXHIBITION “MICHELE’S RETURN TO GIOVINAZZO”
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2016 VENICE
ART ESCAPE AT PALAZZO ZENOBIO
2016 MILAN
AVANTGARDE OF METATHEISM AT THE LEONARDO DA VINCI CENTRE
2016 MILAN
SOLO EXHIBITION “I’LL BE BACK SOON” AT THE LEONARDO DA VINCI CENTRE
2016 BUSTO ARSIZIO (VA)
MALPENSA FIERE – HERBAL TEAS WELLNESS FAIR, ARTISTS OF THE LEONARDO DA VINCI CENTRE
2015
2015 MILAN
LEONARDO DA VINCI CENTER PERSONAL EXHIBITION “DISPERSION”
2015 MASSA (MS)
BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF MASSA AND MONTIGNOSO
2015 MILAN
POST BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF MASSA AND MONTIGNOSO
2015 CERNOBBIO (CO)
WINE & FOOD WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2015 PADERNA CASTLE (PC)
WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2015 TREZZO D'ADDA (MI)
GROUP EXHIBITION TACCANI POWER PLANT
2015 MILAN
MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2015 MILAN
LEONARDO DA VINCI CENTRE POST MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2014
2014 VATTARO (TN)
1st NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2014 NOVEGRO
STREET FOOD DAYS WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
2014 PIZZO CALABRO (RC)
“CITTÀ DI PIZZO – DIANA MUSOLINO” PAINTING PRIZE WITH THE METATHEISM MOVEMENT
