IN MILAN, SPAZIO EX FORNACE, from 12 to 20 September 2020, “With light in the eyes” will start , the fifth edition of the “Michele Cea Award” , strongly desired by Lina Bavaro and Nicola Cea , parents of the young Michele Cea , an artist who passed away prematurely at the age of 27.

The free-entry event takes place at the former Fornace Gola cultural space in Milan at Alzaia Naviglio Pavese 16, with the support of Fondazione Cariplo, World Art, Anteprima Design, and Maiestus, and under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, Municipio 6, the Puglia Region, the Metropolitan City of Bari, the Regional Association of Puglians, the Michelangelo Academy of Fine Arts in Agrigento, the Brera Art School, the Nuovo Fior d'Olivi GAL, and the Casa delle Artiste.

PLANNING OF FREE ACCESS DAYS

Saturday, September 12th, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

This is the heart of the event itself: the evening will be introduced starting at 6:00 pm by actor and art critic Michele Franco, in the presence of the Ceas, as well as illustrious figures from the worlds of culture and entertainment, such as Don Mazzi, the Prefect of Milan, Dr. Renato Saccone, and city officials. Carlo Motta will introduce Enzo Varricchio's book "What is Art Today?" (Giorgio Mondadori Publishing), with the first Italian translation of the proceedings of the historic trial "Constantin Brancusi against the United States of America."

After the presentation of the twelve finalist artists, the awards ceremony will be held for the top three in the “Michele Cea Award”.

– 1st place: prize of a glass sculpture, created by the sculptor Germano Caiano, from a work by Michele Cea, a check for 1500.00 euros, the setting up of a personal and/or collective exhibition on a date and location to be defined, publication in the magazine “Arte” by Cairo Editore for the month of October 2020, mention in the “Catalogo di Arte Moderna” 2020, CAM 56 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori.

– 2nd place, cash prize of €1,000.00 and mention in the “Catalogo di Arte Moderna” 2020, CAM 56 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori.

– 3rd place, cash prize of 500.00 euros and mention in the “Catalogo di Arte Moderna” 2020, CAM 56 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori.

This will be followed by a musical interlude by the jazz group “Luca Tagliabue Trio”.

Friday, September 18th, 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-23:00

• 7:00 pm: CuriosArtando “MARC CHAGALL: MATTER AND SPIRIT” by Prof. Massimiliano Porro.

Saturday, September 19th, 10:00-12:30 and 15:00-23:00

• 7:00 PM: Literary evening hosted by Dr. Annalisa Cantù with guests: Roberto Sapienza and Vincenzo Paglione with the book "Leopoldo Maria Panero and the Exile of Reason" (Indipendently Published); Giuseppe Selvaggi with the book "Autumn Hugs: Seeking New Springtimes" (Secoop Publishers); Emanuela Carniti with the book "Alda Merini, My Mother" (Manni Publishers); Margherita Rebuffoni with Nadia Toffa's book "Don't Be Good" (Chiarelettere Publishers); poems by Giovanni Marelli of the "I'm There Too" Association for the rehabilitation of former prisoners.  

Due to health regulations, the Ex Fornace Gola is too small to accommodate all guests. Therefore, to accommodate all those who wish to attend the event but are not personally invited, it will also be possible to follow the events on the Zoom platform by requesting the reference code/link by emailing fondazionemichelecea@gmail.com.

Michele Cea Foundation