Constellations
Tracing the Void
Sagittarius-A
Sagittarius-A, named after both the work and the black hole at the centre of our Milky Way, immerses the viewer in 50,000 points of light that shimmer and respond to their movement within the space. Drawing on concepts of infinity and timelessness, and inspired by NASA’s star map of the Milky Way’s core, each star is created from light hues passing through multiple layers of perforated planes or voids. The work extends Fontana’s exploration of the space behind the canvas into a dynamic, light-responsive artwork, inviting contemplation of the cosmos and our place within it.
Sagittarius-A Nebula, light based interactive painting Manifesta Biennale France
“The artworks star-field composition is synchronised to the viewers location and speed of movement in the room, the shifting stars play on the eye, revealing the piece as a responsive optical experience. A humble representation of the stars at night.”
- Petroc Sesti
Manifesta 13 Marseille
Infinite Village, Espace Jouenne & Maison Montgrand, & 109 in Nice
Presented by : The (He)art for (He)art Program (Nice)
Curated by Francisca Viudes, Cora Von Zezschwitz, and Tilman, Infinite Village formed part of the Les Parallèles du Sudprogram of the 13th edition of the Manifesta Biennale. The project was designed by artists and curators Cora Von Zezschwitz and Tilman (Canada / France / Germany) under the artistic direction of Francisca Viudes, founder of The (He)art for (He)art Program and artistic director of Espace Lympia.
Taking place at Espace Jouenne in Marseille and subsequently at the 109, a hub of contemporary culture in Nice, Infinite Village is a social, collective, and architectural sculpture that invites visitors to experience a sense of “common”. The work functions as an artistic, participative, and educational platform, occupying both cities through installations, performances, workshops, conferences, and projections. It offers a diverse range of activities for local residents, international guests, associations, and the public, fostering a sense of shared engagement. This European and international initiative envisions new forms of togetherness and gestures toward a humanist, collaborative future.
