Proteus
A divinity and a human being: this is the theme that inspires the Proteus project. Proteus is a shape-shifting Greek god, and Leonardo Sinigalli one of the most famous and versatile residents of Montemurro. Seven different areas will inspire seven different themes, with seven different colours and seven different itineraries. Montemurro celebrates its multifaceted nature and its ability to transform itself, while remaining itself.
One of the topics will be design, with an exhibition inspired by Sinigalli’s publicity activity and dedicated to Mauro Bubbico. History will be another theme represented by a play on the Risorgimento in Basilicata. There will also be poetry, with readings from Sinigalli’s works, performed by a professional actor, followed by book illustrations, with drawing workshops for schools in the Val d’Agri. There will also be space for scientific research, with a talk on Sinigalli’s scientific documentaries and an exhibition on Robert Mallet, an Irish seismologist who visited Montemurro after the 1857 earthquake. There will be talks about art with Eugenio Giliberti and Bruno Leone. Between one event and another, in the most picturesque corners of the village, musicians from Montemurro will perform a traditional repertoire.
Co-produced by
Municipality of Montemurro
for Capital for one day
Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Scuola del Graffito Polistrato di Montemurro
Ass. Bellivelgari
Pro Loco Montemurro
