Trough this interview we explore the deeper facets of the project that culminated in the formation of the Italian Pavilion at the 2024 Biennale. Luca Cerizza elucidates his personal vision and the realisation of curatorial practice, characterised by multiple encounters and a direct engagement with the sensory realm. As he himself notes, ‘It was probably music that led me to more avant-garde forms of contemporary art.’ Music, sound, and auditory perception, which are prominently featured in this project, have consistently been fundamental components of his work and an expression of a distinct curatorial identity.

This interview delves into the more complex aspects of human relationships and their interaction with being and the surrounding environment. The artist expresses his preference for art that avoids ostentation and luxury, instead favouring universal materials and words—tools that are often underestimated. In this dialogue, we explore art as both a social study and an experience designed to leave a lasting impression on the observer and their way of thinking.

The third edition of Contemporary Art Now returns to Ibiza from June 26th to 30th at FECOEV, located at Crta d'Eivissa in Sant Antoni. With the addition of events and special projects distributed throughout the territory. It is an annual event that explores the multifaceted aspects of a globally renowned destination and showcases all the latest developments in the contemporary art market.

Engaging in a conversation with the artist allows one to almost physically access a realm between the fantastic and the grotesque. The artist combines and intertwines refined techniques with a distinctly theatrical flair, bringing to life worlds that elude simple definitions. The forms are fluid yet grotesque, concrete yet almost intangible. Through multiple mediums, the artist consistently focuses on states of transition and the indefinable.