For the very first time Cracking Art landed in the brighting Shanghai, the most populous nation in the world with an extraordinary history and culture.
From the 7th of July to the 31th of August our giant animals will create an extraordinary art exhibition through the most characteristic spots of the Xintiandi district where contemporary architectures are close to ancient buildings creating a constant dialogue between Past and Present.
Cracking Art is invading the district with wolves, frogs, snails, meerkats and swallows in order to establish an intense connection with the public. The location and the exhibition will be opened to the public as a fundamental element of Cracking Art creative practice: the aim is to transmit love for art and for nature creating a great interaction between artworks and people.
Cracking Art animals are invading the city of Calais from the 2nd of July to the 9th of September creating an extraordinary art-itinerary through the most characteristic spots of the city: Grand Theatre, Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Place d ‘Armes, Tour du Guet, Plage and others.
More than 250 artworks appears on the streets of Calais as a tribute to the city citizens and visitors: this urban form of art gives to creativity a colorful and playful aurea able to seduce both young and elder people. Wolves, snails, meerkats, tropical fish and swallows seem to multiply and interact with the surronding architectures in a peaceful, though ironic, way.
During the exhibition period a fund-raising will be established to raise support for the restoration of Notre-Dame de Calais: Cracking Art mini-sculptures will be available at the special price of 20 €.
Cracking Art will light up the beautiful Reggia di Caserta, one of Italy’s great symbols of grand architecture that represents the country’s beauty. From June 22th till 30th of August, giant animals will invade and further brighten up this magnificent palace.
This beautiful monument, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest palaces build in Europe during the 18th century, will host Cracking Art exhibition “Regeneration Reggia” throughout the summer.
Reggia di Caserta will be invaded by more than 50 artworks made of recyclable and recycled plastic. Wolves, frogs, snails, meerkats and swallows will be placed at the main entrance and along the gallery“Cannocchiale”which leads to the central axis of the Park.
During the exhibition period a fund-raising will be established to raise support for the restoration of the park fountains: Cracking Art mini-sculptures will be available at the Palace ticket office at the special price of 10 €.
This fund-raising initiative is part of the Cracking Art project “Art Regenerates Art” which consists of a a systematic intervention program on artistic and monumental heritage, founded on the idea that contemporary art can save the past and promote concrete actions for the restoration of monuments.
Cracking Art is brightening up the United Nations building in New York and the city of Cleveland (Ohio) with its unique art installations.
Cracking Art animals will be exhibited at the United Nations Building from 13th of June until 4th of July, in support of Unite4Heritage, a global movement powered by UNESCO that aims to celebrate and safe guard cultural heritage and diversity around the world.
In Cleveland, 400 artworks representing wolves, frogs, snails, meerkats and swallows have invaded the city and will bring a wave of joy and regeneration to the city of Cleveland, which is ready to welcome the Republican National Convention. The sculptures are currently placed at the Great Lakes Science Center and in Cleveland’s Downtown Public Library. Then they’ll move to Malls A and B downtown and will be popping up in the city through November 2016.
Photo Credit: Perkoski Photography
After a visit at Four Seasons Hotel Milan, Cracking Art artworks have been arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Florence: from June 7 to July 20 the wonderful Garden of Gherardesca will host a spectacular invasion. Originally planted as a Renaissance garden in the 15th century, the Giardino has been restored to its 19th century design, presenting a showcase of rare and endangered botanical species such as Taxus Baccata, a decorative evergreen known as the longest living plant in Europe; and a Thuja tree, an aromatic conifer called the “tree of life” for its homeopathic properties. Medium and large sized snails, wolves, swallows and frogs will appear discreetly among giant shade trees, vast lawns, vibrant flowers, original statues and fountains: a tribute to the feeling of peace that the garden generates.
