Milan – September 11, 2021.The winner of the sixth edition of the Michele Cea Award, aimed at young emerging Italian and foreign artists and established by the Michele Cea Foundation, is Marco Corridoni, 30 years old, originally from San Severino Marche (Macerata) with the painting entitled “Soliloquio”, pastel on board, nails and thread, for having highlighted the internal conflicts of contemporary society. The artist took first place by winning a sum of 2,000 euros, a glass sculpture made by the sculptor Germano Caiano based on work no. 50 “La Scala” by Michele Cea; a solo and/or group exhibition; publication in the monthly Arte (Cairo Editore) of the month of October 2021 and a mention in the 2022 Modern Art Catalogue (CAM 58 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori). Coming in second and third place in the ranking are respectively Mehrnoosh Roshanaei, 33 years old, born in Tehran and resident in Bologna, with the video art work entitled “The Last Song” , and Claudia Zanaga, 28 years old, born in Padua and resident in Carrara, with the sculpture entitled “Capovolta”, who won a prize of 1,000 and 500 euros, as well as a mention in the 2022 Modern Art Catalogue (CAM 58 – Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori).
1st Place:
Marco Corridoni,
SOLILOQUY
2nd Place
Mehrnoosh Roshanaei
THE LAST SONG
3rd place
Claudia Zanaga
UPSIDE DOWN
The three artists were awarded today, September 11, during the opening evening of Con la luce negli occhi, the event dedicated to art and young emerging artists, on stage in Milan until September 19 at the “Ex Fornace” space, Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 16. Acting as testimonial during the opening evening was the actress Margot Sikabonyi, a well-known face from the television series Un medico in famiglia. The event, which brings together figurative arts, literature, photography and poetry, is organised by the Michele Cea Foundation, with the patronage of the Municipality of Milan – Municipio 6, the Puglia Region, the Metropolitan City of Bari, the Brera Art School, the Michelangelo Academy of Fine Arts in Agrigento, the Regional Association of Puglia, the House of Artists, PRS Puglia, GAL, the Municipality of Bitonto, the Municipality of Binetto, the Municipality of Giovinazzo, the Municipality of Grumo Appula, the Municipality of Modugno, the Municipality of Palo, the Municipality of Terlizzi, and the support of the Cariplo Foundation, BCC Carate Brianza, WellSee, World Art, Anteprima design, MAIESTVS Mindmade.
Winners and finalists on display from September 11th to 19th. All 12 finalist works will remain on display at the "Ex Fornace" space, Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 16, Milan, for the entire duration of the " With Light in Their Eyes" event. Opening hours: daily 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. On event days, the exhibition will close at 11:00 pm (see attached program).
The Michele Cea Award. Now in its sixth year, the Michele Cea Award, whose mission is to give visibility to emerging young artists and provide them with financial support, is increasingly gaining ground in the world of visual arts. This year's contest attracted 185 Italian and international artists, submitting works of painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography, and video art to the jury. This result recognizes the commitment of the Michele Cea Foundation, established in memory of the artist Michele Cea, who passed away prematurely at the age of 27.
Attached is the complete program for the event, "With Light in Their Eyes," held at the " Ex Fornace" space , Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 16, Milan .
Photographs by Roberto Biavaschi
Saturday, September 11 (6:00 PM). Vernissage.
Presentation of the twelve finalists and award ceremony for the winners of the Michele Cea Prize. Introduced by actor and art critic Michele Franco. Testimonial: actress Margot Sikabonyi. Opening remarks: representatives of the City of Milan – Municipio 6. Carlo Motta and Elios Inverno representing Giorgio Mondadori Publishing, actor Gerardo Placido, the Pugliesi Association, the Casa delle Artiste Association, and other dignitaries will be present. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Lorien Quartet, composed of Tatiana Reout and Elisabetta Danelli (violins), Marco Cavallone (viola), and Marlise Goidanich (cello). Music by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Morricone, spanning from the Baroque to the present day.
Tuesday, September 14 (7:00 PM). Fotokalligrafie: When photography and poetry meet.
Presentation of Fotokalligrafie, a book of poetic prose by Marika Mitta Lindo based on photographs by Emanuele Cortellezzi, selected by the author.
The authors will be present. Hosted by Annalisa Cantù.
Friday, September 17 (7:00 PM), Literary Evening.
Hosted by Annalisa Cantù, the following authors will present their books: Nicola De Matteo with La Limonaia di Boboli (Florestano Publishing), Giacomo De Nuccio with Sarà Inverno domani (Luoghi Interiori Publishing), Marta Andreoni with Quasi Mancina (Scatole Parlanti Publishing), and Andrea Rossi with Misteriose luci lontane (Gruppo Albatros Publishing).
