Provincia Cosmica. Intervista a Serena Fineschi, l’artista che ha spento tutte le luci di Siena
Serena Fineschi, an artist from Siena, Italy, discusses her return to her hometown after twelve years abroad, primarily in Brussels. She reflects on her public art projects, including one where she turned off all the city's lights for three minutes without warning, and another titled "Assistere il buio." The interview explores how her time in Belgium reshaped her artistic vision, shifting her perspective from the golden light of Siena to the sharp contrasts of northern light.
This interview matters because it challenges the notion of provincialism in art, arguing that local roots can foster universal relevance. Fineschi emphasizes community over the art system, advocating for authentic relationships and artistic integrity. Her perspective offers a counterpoint to the dominance of major art capitals, suggesting that meaningful art can emerge from smaller, historically rich contexts.