Jacek Ludwig Scarso ART Projects

01/06/2024

So wonderful to receive a copy of the new anthology I'm in: a co-authored chapter with Dr Anna Marazuela Kim entitled 'Infrastructures of Belonging: the role of ritual healing and mass gatherings in the wake of trauma', a case study on the wonderful work produced by . Part of the Routledge collection Trauma Informed Placemaking edited by and Anita McKeown. Thank you for this great opportunity!
Even my cat Leonetto seems to have a soft spot for this book too! 😻

26/05/2024

Another opening, another success! So delighted about our new exhibition in Venice : EMBODIED HISTORIES / MUSENGA NHOROONDO - the first European show by Zimbabwean artists Peter Musami and Mukudzei Muzondo, curated by Alice Montanini and conceived by . The exhibition will remain open until July 20th, come and visit us!

03/05/2024

I had such an amazing time in NYC as speaker and moderator for the brilliant Public Space Challenges Symposium at , organised by the wonderful .bravo with , on its 10th anniversary. Exchanging ideas with public space specialists from across the world has been a true inspiration. Meeting new colleagues and friends, including an NYC catch up with from !

25/04/2024

Another city in the space of two weeks! Today, we're starting an international Public Space project in New York at Pratt Institute , with . Ahead of this, I've had a little time to enjoy this amazing city: MoMA (stunning sculpture garden!), Brooklyn, Central Park and a wonderful evening at the Metropolitan Opera with .bravo. I love this place!! ❤️

19/04/2024

Second stop in this crazy couple of weeks: Venice Biennale Press Week! So many guests at our Project Space , in collaboration with , who took over our venue with Biennale interviews and a super memorable party! Lots of creative conversations with

16/04/2024

In the first stop of a rather hectic couple of weeks ahead, yesterday we launched my Mother's exhibition URBE inside the Italian Houses of Parliament at the beautiful Galleria dei Busti (first contemporary artist to be exhibited there!). I was delighted to curate this show with Georgiana Ionescu. Thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Polish Embassy in Rome. Next stop, Venice Biennale Press Week!

10/04/2024

Exactly 10 years ago I was awarded my PhD. I remember the hard work, the inevitable moments of frustration, but also the huge satisfaction at the end of that journey. Most importantly, the gratitude towards all the people that took part in the Elastic Theatre projects I discuss here ❤️

26/03/2024

Installing our new exhibition in Venice at , ready for the Biennale season. Always exciting to see a new show coming together. Check out our next posts to see the outcome or visit us in Venice!

17/03/2024

What an inspiring Symposium to be part of: "Cultural Action and The Performing Arts - Equitable Models of Economic Growth". Thanks
and for inviting me to present ideas of Art and Performance in Public Space and to share perspectives from delegates across Europe and South America. It is always at these opportunities that I'm reminded why we work in this field in the first place. Obrigado!

21/02/2024

Ready for tonight's London Symposium on the Raffello in Prison project by , in collaboration with . An event hosted by at , also in partnership with .

10/02/2024

So delighted to have contributed to this wonderful new publication of the project Raffaello visita le Carceri di Salerno, curated by . On Wednesday 21st February, join us for the launch at London Metropolitan University, in collaboration with .

25/01/2024

I was so honoured last Tuesday to present my Mother's exhibition De Innocentia in a press conference inside the Italian Houses of Parliament. The exhibition (until Feb 2nd), which explores the poignant theme of children in war crises, is a collaboration with the Italian Culture Commission and the Polish Embassy in Rome. Super proud of my mother and our Foundation!

12/01/2024

Yesterday my Mother and I had our first TV interview together on the Italian programme Stato dell'Arte to talk about her work and Fondazione Marta Czok. When we discuss work, we usually tend to avoid mentioning being mother and son, but this was a lovely opportunity to reflect on our family history since WW2, being surrounded by my mum's paintings as a child and how art has shaped us across generations. Thank you and for hosting us. The recording will shortly be available also on YouTube too.

17/12/2023

Starting the Christmas Season with an annoying cold, but won't let it spoil our preparations! Leonetto on the other hand is mildly amused 🐈 😺

17/12/2023

Starting the Christmas season with an annoying cold, but won't let it spoil our seasonal decorating... as always, Leonetto finds it mildly amusing 🐈 😺

09/12/2023

12/11/2023

This week, we completed out collaboration with George Enescu University (Iasi, Romania) followed by a visit by Architecture students on their research trip in Venice, hosted by our Collection Associate . Such a wonderful opportunity to share our space and discuss new ideas!

29/10/2023

After an intense weekend, moving our furniture from our beloved Italian abode (sad to leave, but exciting new chapter to begin soon!), how lovely to catch up with , in Rome for the premiere of her new film 🎥

21/10/2023

Some lovely pictures from our last Symposium, "Tributaries: Reflections on Art and Water " held at our Wash Houses , which I was delighted to present. Here, we discussed the local and global implications of water as explored in contemporary Public Art. This is the second in our annual symposia on Public Art as a special partnership between and . Special thanks to . Thank you all for coming and to our wonderful speakers!

12/10/2023

Thank you for hosting my talk on "Literary Cafes, Art & Design" as part of . Super speedy trip and a wonderful catch up with lovely friends. See you next month, Venice!

07/10/2023

Next Wednesday I'm back in Venice for a super speedy trip. Delighted to give a talk at Venice Design Week, about the history of Literary Cafes since the 17th century: how coffee has inspired new discussions on art abs design. Join us if you're there!

29/09/2023

My new academic article 'Performing Museography' has been published on CURATOR: The Museum Journal (Wiley Publishers). Developed as part of my research project at MUVE, Fondazione dei Musei Civici di Venezia. For an open access link, google: Performing Museography Jacek Ludwig Scarso. Happy reading! 😊

24/09/2023

What a brilliant roadtrip to Boulogne and the north french cost: so close to London and such a lovely getaway destination. Thank you to my hubby for the birthday treat!

17/09/2023

So incredibly proud of my MA Public Art and Performance students, class of 2023! Last night we concluded their final exhibition, showcasing thoughtful, engaging and passionate perspectives on Public Art from across disciplines and from across the world. As a new cohort begins next week, our wonderful community keeps growing, including amazing colleagues and Andrew Siddall!! ❤️

06/09/2023

What an unforgettable experience to join Public Space experts from across disciplines and across five continents part of the Public Space Academy 'Suburban Spark' project, organised by and supported . So many fantastic ideas by so many wonderful people. All beautifully orchestrated by the amazing .bravo to whom we are all so grateful. And the cherry on the cake was to be reunited with all the way from Melbourne!

29/08/2023

Trip down memory lane, remembering our opera projects at the Riverside Studios!

20/04/2023

Back from Venice after another super intense trip, albeit with plenty of opportunities to enjoy such a wonderful city (invluding a super special tea a Cafe Florian as a treat for my hubby!). Works are progressing well at our new Project Space with and we're now starting to plan the opening... 🤞 So lovely to catch up with .cracco and spend time to discuss life, art and to have plenty of laughter with the wonderful

06/01/2023

I'm super proud of the work we're achieving in setting up Fondazione Marta Czok. Building on my Mother's work and now involving many other artists and curators, it will soon open its new project space in Venice, near the iconic Ponte di Rialto (!), for which I'll be pleased to work on its international programming. Now also a member of World Art Foundations, this organisation is already working on some amazing projects. Watch this space! And if you use Instagram, please help us build our new account by following .

https://youtu.be/sG6DjMCBx9g

And here's out website: www.fondazionemartaczok.com

The Marta Czok Foundation (Fondazione Marta Czok), based in Rome and Venice, is dedicated to the creation of artistic and cultural projects in Italy and inte...

02/06/2022

So excited about this new VR/Performance, entitled Shrine of the Goat, opening next week for London Festival of Architecture 2022. Continuing our collaboration with Anise Gallery and AVR London, following our last piece at Tate Modern, we now invite you to imagine a new habitat in the beautiful Old Chapel in Forest Hill, where goats have now taken over... Come and check for yourselves: book your 30 minutes slots between Friday 10th and Sun 12th. Including a special performance by the soprano Maya Sapone to open the event. And we'll be featured on London Live too!
https://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/programme/?_sf_s=Goat

24/05/2022

Join us tomorrow, 5.30pm (UK time) for an online talk I'll be hosting as part of CREATURE (Research Centre in Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement) entitled Forms of Resistance: Artistic Responses from Kyiv and Lusanga. Featuring Dr Anna Marazuela Kim, Marc Witkins and Aleks Catina.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aad-sessions-forms-of-resistance-artistic-responses-from-kyiv-and-lusanga-tickets-337970287227

We hope to see you there!

Forms of Resistance: Artistic responses from Kyiv and Lusanga. An AAD Session hosted by CREATURE