Konschthal Groovy Thursdays

Once again this summer, the Konschthal is putting artists in the spotlight with four Groovy Thursdays evenings. Join us on four Thursdays to enjoy art, music, and a festive atmosphere.

Each of these Thursdays will be dedicated to one of the exhibiting artists – Julien Hübsch, Jeremy Palluce, Claudia Passeri, and Letizia Romanini – with a diverse cultural program specially designed around their artistic universe and the works they are presenting.

On the agenda: guided tours with multiple perspectives, performances, music, multidisciplinary workshops – all in a relaxed and summery vibe. It's the perfect opportunity to (re)discover the exhibitions by night, between 6pm and 10pm.

6pm – 8pm

As part of the Rurale Brutale exhibition, Claudia Passeri presents a selection of recent works exploring the passage of the individual and their connection to identity, territory, and collective memory. Among them is the birth tree, or Conocchia — a rural Italian tradition in which a tree is planted for each birth, stripped of its bark, and decorated with blue or pink ribbons depending on the child’s gender.

To extend this reflection, artist Claudia Passeri invites you to a unique event: “The Cutting Down of the Conocchia”, a performance during which the Maggiaioli of Genga — who also prepared the tree for the exhibition — will cut it down into small logs.

The evening will continue in a warm and friendly atmosphere around a bonfire and a barbecue, encouraging conversation and connection among visitors. A heartfelt moment of sharing to collectively celebrate the symbolism of this tree, its transformation, and its new forms.

Performance: Madonna Amore – Interpretation von Nataša Grujović, Akkordeon und Gesang

Nataša Grujović wird „Madonna Amore“, ein populäres Lied von Claudio Villa aus dem Jahr 1955, neu interpretieren. „Madonna Amore“ entstand in einem Italien, das zwischen dem Wirtschaftsboom der 1950er Jahre und der Nostalgie einer vergangenen Zeit hin- und hergerissen war. Im Jahr 2019, während der Künstlerresidenz „Common Wealth“ in Scheggia e Pascelupo im Rahmen des Bert-Theis-Stipendiums, präsentierte Grujović eine wandernde „Serenata“ mit ihrem Akkordeon auf der Ladefläche eines Pick-ups. Serenata: eine noch heute gelebte Tradition, bei der der Heiratsanwärter zusammen mit seinen Freunden aus der Straße heraus singt, um einen Antrag zu machen.

Für den Groovy Thursday bringt Nataša eine neue Interpretation von „Madonna Amore“, mit Akkordeon und Gesang.

6pm - 10pm: Playlist by Claudia Passeri
On the occasion of his exhibition at Konschthal, Jeremy Palluce offers a playlist specially curated for the evening.
Let yourself be carried by the artist’s sonic universe and experience a musical immersion in resonance with his work.

This playlist is created in collaboration with Radio 100,7.

Free | No booking required.