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Explore "Grow it Yourself": Art, Agriculture, and Resource Management Exhibition in Torino

Curated by Marco Scotini, this PAV Torino exhibition explores artistic practice, resource management, and food policy.

The "Grow it Yourself" exhibition at Parco d'Arte Vivente (PAV) in Torino, Italy, presents a series of experiments. It focuses on how agricultural production and natural resource management connect with artistic practice and social ability. This group show examines critical consequences for contemporary food policies.

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Exhibition summary

Grow It Yourself is a group exhibition at Parco d'Arte Vivente (PAV) in Torino, Italy, curated by Marco Scotini. It explores the relationship between artistic practice, agricultural production, and self-management of natural resources, examining the consequences for food policies.

Curatorial context

The group exhibition 'Grow It Yourself,' held at Parco d'Arte Vivente (PAV) in Torino, Italy, ran from June 12 to October 18, 2015. Curated by Marco Scotini, the show delves into a series of experiments where agricultural production and the self-management of natural resources intersect with food policies, tracing a constituent relationship between artistic practice and social ability. The exhibition prominently features works and projects by collectives such as Futurefarmers, Myvillages, and Inland-Campo Adentro, alongside a contribution by Piero Gilardi. Myvillages exhibited four projects, including 'International Village Shop,' 'Made in Zvizzchi,' 'Company,' and 'I like being a Farmer,' showcasing diverse approaches to community-based art and resourcefulness.

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The page indicates exhibition dates but provides no specific ticketing information. Visitors are directed to the Parco Arte Vivente website for further details regarding admission and related events.

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Venue
The Black Archives
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 12, 2015 – Oct 18, 2015
Artist line / attribution
Futurefarmers, Myvillages, Inland-Campo Adentro, and Piero Gilardi are featured, with specific mention of Myvillages exhibiting 'International Village Shop,' 'Made in Zvizzchi,' 'Company,' and 'I like being a Farmer.' The exhibition is curated by Marco Scotini.
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