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In Gorizia, artists work with local companies under the banner of circularity and industrial waste

A Gorizia gli artisti lavorano con le aziende del territorio all’insegna della circolarità degli scarti industriali

The exhibition "The Matter Loop" has opened in Gorizia as part of the GO! 2026 European Capital of Culture celebrations, showcasing a unique collaboration between contemporary artists and local industrial companies. Curated by Vincenzo Alessandria and organized by the QuiAltrove Association, the project paired four artists from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region with local businesses to repurpose industrial waste—including textiles, metals, and organic residues—into new artworks.

This initiative matters because it bridges the gap between artistic creation and industrial production, reframing industrial waste as a regenerative resource rather than a terminal byproduct. By integrating art into the circular economy, the project highlights how creative intervention can foster sustainability and provide new interpretations of the relationship between corporate enterprise and environmental responsibility.