Curator Isabella Indolfi will be presenting her extensive research project titled "Leave the Community Alone—Ethics of Curating Contemporary Art in Villages." This thought-provoking project delves into the intricate politics and ethical considerations surrounding "community art" in rural contexts. Indolfi's fieldwork, which encompasses remote and depopulated villages in Italy, Russia, Iceland, and the United States, consists of four case studies examining art residencies and festivals. These case studies initiate critical exchanges between villagers and artists, shedding light on the complex power dynamics of representation. Drawing upon the insights of esteemed scholars such as Hal Foster, Claire Bishop, Grant Kester, and Miwon Kwon, Indolfi's research challenges the positionality of curators and artists in relation to the communities they engage with. The project delves into compelling questions: What does it mean to identify a "community" when its image is shaped by external forces? How do curators and artists, as outsiders, establish meaningful dialogues with villagers? How do they navigate conflicts and tensions? By closely examining the words and intentions of curators themselves, this research uncovers both positive intentions and potentially problematic colonial attitudes. Indolfi critiques the hierarchical and centralized approach often employed in community art, which tends to silence conflicts in favor of an idealized harmonious community. The ultimate goal of "Leave the Community Alone" is to dismantle romanticized notions of community in contemporary art, while fostering critical thinking and highlighting the multifaceted nature of rural spaces as contested cultural arenas. This 30-minute public talk will incorporate anecdotes, images, and voices from the field, targeting curators, scholars, and artists as its primary audience. Following the talk, participants are encouraged to engage in further conversation and reflection during a convivial gathering. Isabella Indolfi, an experienced independent curator based in New York City, will lead the discussion. She boasts a decade of international experience in public art and has implemented community-oriented and site-specific practices. Indolfi, with a research focus on the ethics and politics of community art, has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the MACRO Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, and the Hermitage State Museum Youth Educational Centre in Saint Petersburg. Her dedication to promoting multidisciplinary knowledge production in the realm of art and technology is evident through her involvement in various international media art festivals. Attendees can anticipate an enlightening and captivating exploration of curatorial ethics and the complexities of community art in rural settings.

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