Cartasia is a rather special art show that is dedicated entirely to one medium: paper. Established in 2004, the International Paper Biennial Show aims to promote “tradition, culture, sustainability and innovation through art and design”. This year's edition will be its ninth and will take place in the city of Lucca between July and September 2018. So, if you have found a luxury villa in Lucca and are planning a visit any time over the summer, be sure to check it out! Art lovers, in particular will enjoy the exhibitions, talks and other fun events.
For the event, artists and designers have been invited to create art pieces, performances and ideas that use paper in innovative ways, according to this year's theme, “Chaos and Silence”, which is inspired by the idea “that we are currently exposed to an excess of stimuli, news, positive or negative notions, which induce human beings into a state of numbness due to information overload.” Given this environment, the exhibition aims to search for silence, clarity and peace among all this chaos. The chosen pieces will be displayed as three main exhibitions, set in symbolic places of the city and focus on Outdoor art, Indoor art and Design.
Talks will also take place, as well as events like creative labs for children and the pieces will remain, even after the fact, as a permanent exhibition between Biennial shows. Therefore, be sure to check their website for events, news and information when you visit as there is sure to be some way to get involved and enjoy this special art and design showcase. Even if you visit after September, the remaining works will still be in place to view. So, art lovers planning a trip to Lucca: be sure to take note!
Talks will also take place, as well as events like creative labs for children and the pieces will remain, even after the fact, as a permanent exhibition between Biennial shows. Therefore, be sure to check their website for events, news and information when you visit as there is sure to be some way to get involved and enjoy this special art and design showcase. Even if you visit after September, the remaining works will still be in place to view. So, art lovers planning a trip to Lucca: be sure to take note!
