Where is my T-shirt

As part of MAGGIO D’ARTE, a series of art events promoted by Scuola Ricamo Valtopina with the patronage of the Municipality of Valtopina, the relational art project “WHERE IS MY T-SHIRT” by artist MONICA GIOVINAZZI will be presented, curated by Barbara Pavan, under the coordination by Maria Mancini.

From 14 to 17 May 2025, Giovinazzi will undertake a creative residency in the Umbrian village, engaging with local children and teenagers in both school and extracurricular settings. The aim is to transform a universal, everyday object—the T-shirt—into a collective work of art. The project fosters shared reflection on the concept of community, while also addressing key contemporary issues such as recycling, consumerism, and environmental sustainability. Through a participatory and interactive process, Where is my T-shirt invites younger generations to become active agents in a journey that unites education, creativity, and ecological awareness.

The residency will culminate in a large-scale installation: a sphere composed of kilometers of repurposed T-shirt strips, accompanied by videos, testimonials, and reflections collected during the workshop. The work stands as a visual metaphor for collective consumption, celebrating the value of collaboration and shared creation.

The final installation will be unveiled to the public on Saturday, 17 May 2025, at the Museum of Embroidery and Textiles of Valtopina, Via Gorizia 19–30. Free admission.

This project reflects the broader mission of Maggio d’Arte: to promote contemporary artistic languages and foster cultural and social growth through art, with a particular emphasis on younger generations and the enhancement of the local territory.

MONICA GIOVINAZZI | BIOGRAPHY

Monica Giovinazzi is an Italian artist and performer based between Rome and Vienna. Her interdisciplinary practice spans visual arts, performance, and site-specific installations, with a strong focus on relational aesthetics, sustainability, and upcycling. She has collaborated with prominent international institutions such as the Italian Cultural Institute, the Embassy of Italy in Austria, and various European universities. In recognition of her role in fostering cultural exchange between Italy and Austria, she was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.

Her work has been featured in a wide range of international venues, including WUK Performing Arts and the Vienna metro system, the MAAM and MACRO museums in Rome, Teatro Basilica, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Pescara, as well as solo exhibitions in London and international festivals such as MAACK in Casacalenda. Notable projects include Europa sulla scena (developed with 24 European cultural institutes), Love and Terror in the Wind and Dostoevskij Machine (presented in the United Kingdom), The Kantor Project (in collaboration with Cricoteka in Krakow and the Polish Cultural Institute), and Stadlnova, a European urban art initiative between Austria and Slovakia, supported by the European Commission.

A finalist in numerous international awards, Giovinazzi is also active in the field of contemporary fiber art, with works selected for biennials, festivals, and exhibitions worldwide.

Information:
Maria Mancini
Email: mariavaltopina@virgilio.it
Phone: +39 339 340 7299