The ICI is proud to host the Italian multidisciplinary design studio Formafantasma and present a preview of their exhibition “Oltre Terra. Why Wool Matters”, opening on May 26th at the Nasjonalmuseet.
Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi, founders of Formafantasma, are offering interpretations, in-depth information and interesting insights into their research work, in dialogue with the curator of the exhibition at the Nasjonalmuseet, Hanne Eide.
The cross-disciplinary project investigates the history, ecology and global dynamics of the extraction and production of wool, and invites the visitor to question the complexities of the relationship between animals, humans, and the environment. Wool is the entry point to explore and investigate the interdependency between production processes and biological evolution.
The title of the exhibition, “Oltre Terra”, is the Italian term for transhumance, the practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another depending on the season and the availability of fodder. The term transhumance itself comes from Latin (trans = across, “oltre” in Italian, and humus = grounds, “terra” in Italian). Transhuman practices involve the constant negotiation of factors relating to the environment, and the humans and animals who inhabit it.
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Formafantasma is an Italian research-based design studio investigating the ecological, historical, political and social forces shaping the discipline of design today. Their practice embraces a broad spectrum of typologies and methods, from product design through spatial design, strategic planning and design consultancy. Their work typically consists of transformative interventions that use the very act of design in all its material, technical and social aspects.
Works by Formafantasma have been presented and acquired in the permanent collection of international museums such as New York’s MoMA and Metropolitan Museum, the Art Institute Chicago, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and Serpentine Galleries, Paris’ Centre Pompidou, Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, among others.
“Oltre Terra” has been commissioned by the National Museum of Oslo in 2022 and it will be ope from May 26th to October 1st.
