What we see is not what we see but is what we are. Fernando Pessoa To see is something that has to be learned. It’s not obvious at all that everybody see what is in front of them. Heinrich Wölfflin Perception is not only a matter of biology, psychology and personal experience, but also of … Continue reading
FullHD video (orig AVCHD SonyA7R, 16:9) 18:50 min., color, stereo. Winter Continuous Cycle Ciclo Continuo d’Inverno – Mantua, a medieval small town in Northern Italy, is my hometown. I came back to it after many years living abroad. Of my past life I surely miss the metropolis’ hustle bustle and the anonymous crowd, but at present I … Continue reading
The exhibition Connessioni Argentine, Argentine Connections, suggests a photographic dialogue between the shots taken by Michele Molinari and Maria Zorzon. The first one is Italian, he temporarily lived for a few years in South America, the other was born in Argentina from a family of Italian descent. Urban architecture for Michele Molinari and portraits for Maria Zorzon. The only connection seems to be a strict black and white. But … Continue reading
People aren’t only Americans, Muslims, Moroccans or Catholics. They also are men and women, fathers and mothers, sons, doctors, lovers, workers, engineers, teachers, athletes, artists; they can be poor or wealthy, they might have different sexual preferences, they might have an active social life or be apathetic, they can firmly hold their beliefs or be … Continue reading
Mantua historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a unique and exceptional testimony of Renaissance’s impact on architecture, monumental arts and town planning. Travelers and tourists flock to Mantua’s cobblestone streets to enjoy its sights and cultural richness. As a native and local resident, I’ve been looking for visual inspiration outside the imaginary walls … Continue reading
Cardboard, ropes and acrylic painting; 10′x 5′feet, 300cm x 160cm. Buenos Aires Sunset, inspired by city views, has been presented as part of an audio visual + mixed media installation (here) at Disanima Piano II edition, September 10 – 12, 2015, in Mantua. Continue reading
” … Walls, smooth and bare, which Molinari photographs closing up on its own camera lens, show a dreary and anonymous city side, even though in his framings, bolds and never trivials, the photographer is able to unearth and celebrate, of these white concrete buildings, a hidden and austere, almost majestic, beauty. ” A.T. ” … … Continue reading
During the days of XIX Festival di Letteratura di Mantova, the arts music and shows event of Disanima Piano II edition, September 10 – 12, 2015, come alive in the courtyard of the Casa Scalori historical palace, via Chiassi 10 in Mantua. Michele Molinari contributed with – Buenos Aires – installation: audio visual + mixed media … Continue reading
Buenos Aires – video – , is part of the audio visual + mixed media installation which has been presented during Disanima Piano 2nd edition, September 10-12, 2015 in Mantua, Italy. Installation, here. Video HD, 1’50”: slide show and sounds recorded in the streets of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, il video, è parte dell’installazione audio visuale + … Continue reading
Gli Occhi Third Serie has been presented on Friday, May 15, at TerzopianoOS; guitar guest Fabrizio Scrivano. All painting are acrylic on canvas. Occhi nel canneto, 126×79 in.; Occhi nel cielo, 60×79 in.; Green shitting bird, Molte piume e Scende la notte 27×39 in. The rug from Gli occhi nel canneto has been woven in India in … Continue reading
