Six artists were chosen to create monumental sculptures at the 2016 edition: Laurence Vallières; Giulio Biazzi; Heike Schaefer; Michael Stutz; Mykl Wells; No Dump.

The theme of the VIII edition: Borders and Perspectives.

Open air exhibition of works of art in paper and cardboard, on display in the typical squares of the city of Lucca, in Tuscany. Following an international competition, a carefully selected group of international artists were asked to design sculptures from scratch, with a maximum size of 6 x 6 x 6 metres, made from local paper and cardboard. The artists chosen by the jury were invited to stay and work in Tuscany for a month, paid for by the organisation. During their stay, the artists brought their works to life in a dedicated space. 

                                                                                                     CARTASIA
                                                                                       International Paper Biennial – VIII EDITION
                                                                                       July 31st / September 10th 2016

• LAURENCE VALLIERES - Mother

  

  

  

  

• GIULIO BIAZZI - Robot

  

  

  

  

• HEIKE SCHAEFER - Pyramid of Peace

  

  

  

  

• MICHAEL STUTZ  - Hoodie

  

  

  

  

• MICHAEL WELLS - Spaceship

  

  

  

  

• NO DUMP - Via dal recinto

  

  

  

  

Curated by:

Organizers: Associazione Culturale Metropolis

Direttore/Director - Emiliano Galigani

Direttore Artistico Outdoor/Outdoor artistic director - Bicolas Bertoux

Curatore/Indoor Curator - Giacomo Pecchia

Direttore Artistico Design/ Design artistic director - Claudio Cammarata

Referente Fun - Elena Bravi

Coordinatore/Project manager - Federica Moretti

Marketing and social media manager - Beatrice Attanasio & Angelita Privitera

Photo & Video - Alessandro Casalini

Direttore Tecnico/Tecnical manager - Emilia Rosi

Uffico stampa/Press - Ab Studio

Thanks to:

Comune di Lucca, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, Ds Smith; Comieco; Funder35;

Technical sponsors:

RemiGroup; Smurfit Kappa; LibertyRentals;

Media Partner

Artribune

Patronage of:

Ministero dell'Ambiente e della tutela del territorio e del mare; Provincia di Lucca; Ordine degli architetti di Lucca; Camera di Commercio di Lucca;