FLORACULT: THREE DAYS UNDER THE SIGN OF ART, SCENTS, NATURE & ITS CULTURE (1)

Life is sharing: Ilaria Venturini Fendi and me, photo by Stephan Hamel
Life is sharing: Ilaria Venturini Fendi and me, photo by Stephan Hamel

The fifth edition of Floracult, event celebrating the nature and its culture, created by Ilaria Venturini Fendi and curated by Antonella Fornai – which was held in the Rome countryside, at La Storta, in I Casali del Pino -, opened with a series of smashing initiatives as the talk moderated by the journalist and author Ida Tonini starring Meo Fusciuni, modern alchemist who talked about his experiences with herbs, scents and his brand of artistic perfumery.

Meo Fusciuni (aka the cousin of Fabio Quaranta) and me, photo by N
Meo Fusciuni (aka the cousin of Fabio Quaranta) and me, photo by N
Antonella Fornai, Ida Tonini and Meo Fusciuni, photo by N
Antonella Fornai, Ida Tonini and Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

The scents by Meo Fusciuni, photo by N
The scents by Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

Federica Castellani, Meo Fusciuni as alchemist and some people who were interested in his magic potions at the School for Re-inventors, photo by N
Federica Castellani, Meo Fusciuni as alchemist and some people who were interested in his magic potions at the School for Re-inventors, photo by N

Meo, nice and bright individual, who seemed me like the cousin of Fabio Quaranta (brilliant fashion designer and professor at the Iuav University of Venice). That became his second nick name adding to Meo Fusciuni, art name chosen by Giuseppe Imprezzabile, Sicilian man who is based in Salsomaggiore, of whose the family name Fusciuni arises from the Sicilian slang and stands as “to flow”. Meo told about his relationship with the scents, experience arisen for random. He studied chemistry, then worked with disabled people, became herbalist and later started studying anthropology and travelling. His scents have arisen during his journeys. Passion, love and nostalgia are some emotions the lack of love as it happened with “Notturno” and “Luce”, two fragrances that embodied the feelings of Meo, the nostalgia for his love, her life companion Federica Castellani, who were far away from him and her return, celebrate his love for her, featuring the warmth and sensuality of patchouli (one of my favorite fragrances along with vetiver and opoponax), spicy notes that are sweetened by tonka. Olfactive experiences and alchemic moments, connected to poetry and magic suggestions under the sign of Crowley’s experiences (another thing confirming the spiritual connection to Fabio Quaranta, his love for the bands that are Crowley inspired as Psychic TV, Coil and Current 93).

Floracult
Floracult

 

Floracult
Floracult

 

Floracult
Floracult

 

Floracult
Floracult

 

Floracult
Floracult

 

Floracult
Floracult

 

 

Carnations at Floracult
Carnations at Floracult

A successful experience which combined with other happenings, exhibition events that talked about nature, art and craftsmanship. The world of butterflies was depicted by “Patma”, the performance by Sasha Turchi which told about the rise of butterflies and “La memoria degli oggetti” by Pablo Mesa Capella, who created containers of memories and poetry.

Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella

 

Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella

 

Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella

 

Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella

 

Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino

 

Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino

 

Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by Davide Orlandi Dormino

 

Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

 

A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N
A butterfly featuring in Patma by Sacha Turchi, photo by N

The woods found into the sea of Pantelleria and their lyricism where the main features of installation by Giancarlo Scialanga which was emphasized by the sound design by Pietro Scialanga. Wood and craftsmanship shined in the suggestive furniture by the nice Alessandro Visi.

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Alessandro Visi, photo by N
Alessandro Visi, photo by N

 

Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N
Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N

 

Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N
Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N

 

Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N
Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N

 

Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N
Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N

Flowers, plants, little, big animals, delights as the licorice by Amarelli, creations inspired by nature where the alchemies by Floracult, dressed up by such a loving and genuine atmosphere which had a kind of magic. The warm welcome of place, kindness and congeniality of people I saw made all that marvelous, relaxing and fun.

FLORACULT: TRE GIORNI ALL’ INSEGNA DI ARTE, PROFUMI, DELLA NATURA E DELLA SUA CULTURA (1)

Ilaria Venturini Fendi and Antonella Fornai, photo by N
Ilaria Venturini Fendi and Antonella Fornai, photo by N

La quinta edizione di Floracult, evento che celebra la natura e la sua cultura, creato da Ilaria Venturini Fendi e curato da Antonella Fornai – che si è tenuto nella campagna romana, a La Storta, nei I Casali del Pino -, si è aperta con una serie di formidabili iniziative quali un talk moderato dalla giornalista e scrittrice Ida Tonini con Meo Fusciuni, moderno alchimista che ha parlato delle sue esperienze con le erbe, i profumi e del suo brand di profumeria artistica.

Peonies at Floracult, photo by N
Peonies at Floracult, photo by N
Leonetta Luciano Fendi, me and the peonies, photo by N
Leonetta Luciano Fendi, me and the peonies, photo by N

Meo, simpatica e brillante individualità che mi sembrava il cugino di Fabio Quaranta( brillante fashion designer e docente presso l’ Università Iuav di Venezia). Questo è diventato il suo secondo nick name che si aggiunge a Meo Fusciuni, nome d’ arte scelto da Giuseppe Imprezzabile, siciliano che risiede Salsomaggiore, il cui cognome deriva dal dialetto siciliano e sta a significare “scorrere”. Meo ha raccontato del suo rapporto con i profumi, un’ esperienza nata per caso. Ha studiato chimica, ha poi lavorato con i disabili, è divenuto erborista e poi ha iniziato a studiare antropologia e viaggiare. Le sue fragranze sono nate durante i suoi viaggi. Passione, amore e nostalgia sono alcune delle emozioni da loro ritratte. Infatti “Notturno” e “Luce” racchiudono la nostalgia per il suo amore, la sua compagna di vita Federica Castellani che era lontana e il suo ritorno, celebrano l’ amore per lei ed hanno quali protagonisti la calda sensualità del patchouli(una delle mie fragranze preferite unitamente a vetiver e opoponax), note speziate addolcite dalla fava tonka. Esperienze olfattive e momenti alchemici, legati alla poesia ed a magiche suggestioni crowleyane (un’ alltra prova che conferma la parentela spirituale con Fabio Quaranta, il suo amore per le band che si ispirano a Crowley quali Psychic TVCoil e Current 93).

Lavander at Floracult, photo by N
Lavander at Floracult, photo by N

 

Lavander at Floracult, photo by N
Lavander at Floracult, photo by N

 

 

Lavander at Floracult, photo by N
Lavander at Floracult, photo by N

 

photo by N
photo by N

Una felice esperienza, unita ad altri eventi che parlavano di natura, arte e artigianalità. Il mondo delle farfalle è stato ritratto da “Patma”, la performance di Sacha Turchi che ha narrato la nascita delle farfalle e “La memoria degli oggetti” di Pablo Mesa Capella che ha creato contenitori di ricordi e poesia.

Me, myself and I along with a little rabbit, photo by N
Me, myself and I along with a little rabbit, photo by N
Chicks on speed, photo by N
Chicks on speed, photo by N

 

La legna ritrovata nelle acque di Pantelleria e il suo lirismo erano i protagonisti dell’ installazione di Giancarlo Scialanga che è stata enfatizzata dal sound design di Pietro Scialanga. Legno e artigianalità hanno brillato nei suggestivi componenti di arredo del simpatico Alessandro Visi.

Silvia Venturini Fendi and me, photo by N
Silvia Venturini Fendi and me, photo by N
Claudio Santamaria, photo by N
Claudio Santamaria, photo by N

 

Silvia Venturini Fendi, Eric and Zen, the dog of Roberto D' Agostino, photo by N
Silvia Venturini Fendi, Eric and Zen, the dog of Roberto D’ Agostino, photo by N

 

Adelaide Corbetta and me, photo by N
Adelaide Corbetta and me, photo by N

 

Delfina Delettrez, photo by N
Delfina Delettrez, photo by N

 

Irene Ghergo, photo by N
Irene Ghergo, photo by N
A headonism moment (hat by Patrizia Romita) featuring me, myself and I, photo by N
A headonist moment (hat by Patrizia Romita) featuring me, myself and I, photo by N

 

Roberto D' Agostino and me, photo by N
Roberto D’ Agostino and me, photo by N

 

A headonist moment featuring Roberto D' Agostino, photo by N
A headonist moment featuring Roberto D’ Agostino, photo by N

Fiori, piante, piccoli, grandi animali, delizie come la liquirizia di Amarelli, creazioni che si ispirano alla natura erano le alchimie di Floracult, condite da una atmosfera estremamente amorevole e autentica che aveva qualcosa di magico. La calda accoglienza del luogo e la gentilezza e simpatia delle persone che ho incontrato ha reso tutto ciò meraviglioso rilassante e divertente.

Licorice by Amarelli, photo by N
Licorice by Amarelli, photo by N

 

The salted licorice by Amarelli,photo by N
The salted licorice by Amarelli,photo by N
The liquorice by Amarelli, photo by N
The liquorice by Amarelli, photo by N

 

www.floracult.com

 

 

 

 

NATURE, NATURE…MY ARRIVAL AT FLORACULT

Floracult, photo N
Floracult, photo N

I arrived in the Rome countryside, in La Storta at the I Casali del Pino, before the opening of Floracult, event celebrating the nature and its culture, created by Ilaria Venturini Fendi and curated by Antonella Fornai which runs through 27th April where I  enjoyed and I am enjoying art, nature, its little hosts and many suggestions along with Epicurean interludes I tell you about soon dear FBFers.

NATURA NATURA…IL MIO ARRIVO A FLORACULT

Me, myself and I, dendrophile moment, photo by N
Me, myself and I, dendrophile moment, photo by N

Sono giunta nella campagna romana, a La Storta  presso I Casali del Pino, prima dell’ apertura di Floracult, evento che celebra la natura e la sua cultura, creato da Ilaria Venturini Fendi e curato da Antonella Fornai che prosegue 27 aprile luogo in cui  ho apprezzato e sto apprezzando l’ arte, la natura, i suoi piccoli ospiti e le sue plurime suggestioni unitamente a interludi culturali ed epicurei di cui vi dirò presto cari FBFers.

Bruno and me at the I Casali Del Pino, photo by Erica
Bruno and me at the I Casali Del Pino, photo by Erica

 

Bruno and me, photo by N
Bruno and me, photo by N

 

I Casali Del Pino
I Casali Del Pino
I Casali del Pino
I Casali del Pino
Sacha Turchi staging the performance she made, photo by N
Sacha Turchi staging the performance she made, photo by N

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Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N
Giancarlo Scialanga, photo by N

 

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Lea and me, photo by N
Lea and me, photo by N
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella
Meo Fusciuni and me
Meo Fusciuni and me
Pablo Mesa Capella
Pablo Mesa Capella

 

Smiling: Clara Tosi Pamphili and me, photo by Davide Dormino
Smiling: Clara Tosi Pamphili and me, photo by Davide Dormino

 

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Davide Dormino and me
Davide Dormino and me

 

 

http://www.floracult.com 

 

 

FLORACULT: 3 DAYS UNDER THE SIGN OF NATURE, COLORS, ITS SCENTS & CULTURE

Floracult, Casali del Pino
Floracult, Casali del Pino

 

It comes back Floracult, event celebrating the nature and its culture, ideated by Ilaria Venturini Fendi and curated by Antonella Fornai which will be held from 25th to 27th April 2014 at the Casali del Pino, at La Storta in the Rome countryside where it will feature many initiatives under the sign of art, culture and sustainability. Plants, flowers and butterflies, these will be the themes of some talks as the one which will be held on 25th April at 11:00 am, starring the nose or rather the researcher of olfactive memory Meo Fusciuni who, accompanied by the author and journalist Ida Tonini, will talk about plants and scents. It will follow at 12:30 am the book launch of “A rose is a rose” by photographer and journalist Luca Bracali revealing the intimate beauty of a flower and telling about the experience of a family owning a nursery which since four generations joins search and experimentation. The entomologist Gianumberto Accinelli at 5:00 pm will tell about the “butterfly effect” or the creation of “ecological hallways” by using nettles, fennels and carrots, to bring the butterflies from the countryside and there will be along with him the photographer Stefano Nicolini who will present an exhibition project focused on the Monarch butterfly which is really endangered. Moreover Sunday 27th April at 11:00 am the expert Vanda Del Valli will reveal the different uses of succulent plants. Floracult will also host many permanent events as “Legni alla deriva”, exhibition of works by the artist Giancarlo Scialanga, woods of whose journey is told by music made by the sound designer Pietro Scialanga. It will be also on show “Padma” by Sacha Turchi combining the linen, cotton and canvas cloths, colored with dyes made of medical plants, to iron structures. Another project having a highly dreamy-like impact is “La memoria degli oggetti” by Mesa Capella. A fairy-tale story, evoked by objects, old cut photographs becoming surreal scenes that talk about past lives, the lives of others, caught for a moment, saved and protected under a bell jar. Art and craftsmanship on show, the one by Alessandro Visi, “menusier” or maker of furniture made of notched and sculpted wood and also to learn, purpose of the School for Re-inventors by Clara Tosi Pamphili and Alessio de Navasques which will host the workshop featuring Meo Fusciuni along with his plants and scents where it will be able to learn making and taking care of oneself by using natural elements. A not to be missed happening for all the ones who love or want to rediscover the nature and its culture.

FLORACULT: 3 GIORNATE ALL’ INSEGNA DELLA NATURA, I SUOI PROFUMI E LA SUA CULTURA

Floracult
Floracult

Ritorna Floracult, evento che celebra la natura e la sua cultura, ideato da Ilaria Venturini Fendi e curato da Antonella Fornai che si terrà dal 25 al 27 aprile 2014 ai Casali del Pino, a La Storta nella campagna romana di cui saranno protagoniste varie iniziative all’ insegna di arte, cultura e sostenibilità. Piante, fiori e farfalle questi i temi di alcuni i talk quali quello che avrà luogo il 25 aprile alle ore 11:00, di cui sarà protagonista il naso o meglio ricercatore della memoria olfattiva Meo Fusciuni che, accompagnato dalla scrittrice e giornalista Ida Tonini, parlerà di piante e profumi. Seguirà alle ore 12:30 la presentazione del libro “A rose is a rose”del fotografo e giornalista Luca Bracali che svela l’ intima bellezza di un fiore e racconta l’ esperienza di una famiglia di vivaisti che da quattro generazioni unisce ricerca e sperimentazione. Alle ore 17:00 l’ entomologo Gianumberto Accinelli parlerà de “L’ effetto farfalla” ovvero la creazione di “corridoi ecologici” mediante ortiche, finocchi e carote, per portare le farfalle dalla campagna alla città e insieme a lui il fotografo Stefano Nicolini presenterà un progetto espositivo incentrato sulla farfalla Monarca che è in grave pericolo di estinzione. Inoltre domenica 27 aprile alle ore 11:00 l’ esperta Vanda Del Valli svelerà i plurimi usi delle piante succulente. Floracult ospiterà anche svariati eventi permanenti come “Legni alla deriva”, esposizione delle opere dell’ artista Giancarlo Scialanga, il cui viaggio è raccontato in musica dal sound designer Pietro Scialanga. In mostra anche “Padma” di Sacha Turchi che abbina i tessuti di lino, cotone e canapa, colorati con tinture a base di erbe mediche, a strutture in ferro. Un altro progetto dalla forte valenza onirica è “La memoria degli oggetti” di Mesa Capella. Un racconto fiabesco evocato da oggetti, foto d’epoca ritagliate che diventano scenari surreali e parlano di vite trascorse, le vite degli altri, catturate per un attimo, conservate e protette, sotto una campana di vetro. Arte e anche artigianalità in mostra, quella di Alessandro Visi, “menusier” ovvero fabbricante di mobili in legno intagliati e scolpiti e anche da apprendere, finalità della Scuola per Reinventori di Clara Tosi Pamphili e Alessio de Navasques che ospiterà il workshop di cui sarà protagonista Meo Fusciuni con le sue piante e le sue fragranze durante il quale si potrà imparare a fare e anche curarsi con elementi naturali. Un evento imperdibile per tutti coloro che amano o vogliono riscoprire la natura e la sua cultura.

Giancarlo Scialanga
Giancarlo Scialanga

 

Peonies( without alchool.  Peonies with alchook are another story I tell you during the forthcoming days) at Floracult, photo by N
Peonies(without alchool. Peonies with alchool are another story I tell you during the forthcoming days) at Floracult, photo by N

 

Sacha Turchi
Sacha Turchi

 

Peonies at Floracult, photo by N
Peonies at Floracult, photo by N

 

Mesa Capella
Mesa Capella

 

A rose at Floracult, photo by N
A rose at Floracult, photo by N

 

The School for Re-inventors at Floracult, photo by N
The School for Re-inventors at Floracult, photo by N

 

Pearls of wisdom at Floracult, photo by N
Pearls of wisdom at Floracult, photo by N

 

 

www.floracult.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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