Ep 6: Irene Coppola on fight-specific art in Palermo
Description
In this episode of Art Destinations Sicily, Palermo-based artist Irene Coppola shares how her fight-specific art practice draws on walking to connect with the city's layered histories. Through observing, collecting, and moving through the streets, she reveals how Palermo’s fractured coastline continues to reflect the power of the past in shaping the present.
We discuss the legacy of WWII Allied bombings, the Mafia’s role in the Sack of Palermo, and the growing push to restore public access to the sea amid international investment and environmental clean-up efforts.
Irene also reflects on Mammelloni her poetic documentary co-directed with Ruben Monteiro, and spaziomateria, the art space she co-founded with architect Vito Priolo.
Her work speaks to how artists can uncover the hidden stories of a city—and join the fight for a more just and liveable urban future.
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