DAV Visual Arts Department
A contemporary art institution launched in 2018 to foster artistic dialogue and cultural exchange across painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance and installation.
At a glance
The DAV Visual Arts Department is Soresina’s dedicated venue for contemporary artistic expression. Established by the Municipal Administration under the curatorial direction of Francesco Raffaele Mutti and artist Riccardo Bonfadini, it presents exhibitions spanning historical retrospectives and emerging talent, with a deliberate international scope.
History
Inaugurated on December 1, 2018, the Department represents Soresina’s institutional commitment to contemporary art. The initiative emerged from collaborative efforts between the Municipal Administration and its curators to create a platform for artistic study and community dialogue. The Department operates within a broader vision called the Soresina Contemporary Area project, which extends artistic interventions across multiple venues and structures in the territory.
What you see
The Department occupies newly renovated exhibition spaces designed to accommodate diverse artistic forms. Its architecture reflects contemporary curatorial thinking: flexible galleries serve both established and emerging works, with facilities capable of hosting paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, performances and installations. The physical renewal mirrors the institution’s functional transformation into a multidisciplinary cultural space.
Cultural significance
The Department positions Soresina as an active participant in national and international artistic discourse. Programming balances historical perspectives—featuring pivotal movements in Italian art from recent decades—with exhibition of talented contemporary practitioners. International collaborations affirm the territory’s openness beyond its borders. By engaging photography, video and performance alongside traditional media, the institution acknowledges contemporary artistic languages and technologies as catalysts for cultural growth and community development.
Key facts
- Founded: December 1, 2018
- Address: Via Giacomo Matteotti, 4, 26015 Soresina (CR)
- Curators: Francesco Raffaele Mutti and Riccardo Bonfadini
- Coordinates: 45.28651216639673, 9.857214689254759
- Website: http://www.dav.comune.soresina.cr.it/
- Phone: 340 54 19 476
Practical information
Hours of operation are not listed on available sources; contact the Department directly or check the official website for current exhibition schedules and visiting hours.
Getting there
The Department is located at Via Giacomo Matteotti, 4, in central Soresina. Call 340 54 19 476 or visit the official website for directions and public transport information.
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