Untitled Age Curatorial Project

A Platform for Emerging Voices

About Untitled Age – Artistic Research and Curatorial Practice

Untitled Age Series is a curatorial project conceived by Christian Taranto, in which I serve as a collaborator and conceptual advisor. The first series of exhibiriosn is hosted by Pu-tèca, an association-run space in the Vesuvian area and is dedicated to emerging artists—those who struggle to give a title to their works and, in many cases, do not yet hold a ‘title’ in the art world. It seeks to create space for emerging voices and alternative perspectives, fostering an intellectual and physical space where young artists can construct and experiment with their concepts, unrestricted by conventional frameworks or established hierarchies.

Curatorial Framework – Extending Artistic Narratives

Untitled Age aligns with my broader artistic research, considering the works and exhibitions of other artists as ideal continuations of my exploration of themes, forms, and narratives—whether the artists are aware of these connections or not. This practice functions as a curatorial process, a form of delegation, extension, recycling, and stratification of artistic discourse. It is akin to reading, composing, reasoning, and citing—a way of expanding and stratifying narratives in contemporary art.

Untitled Age – First Exhibition: Sotto il naso

In February 2025, Untitled Age launched its first exhibition, Sotto il naso, curated by Christian Taranto and hosted at Pu-tèca in Somma Vesuviana. The installation by Nunzia Ascolese explored the interconnection between the Vesuvian landscape, collective memory, and environmental degradation—highlighting what is seen daily but often ignored. My role also involved documenting the installation and preserving its ephemeral nature as part of a structured visual archive, reinforcing the open-source strategies that align with my artistic practice.

Audio-Zine N.1 – Ping Pong Sotto il Naso

Ping Pong Sotto il Naso is the first episode of Untitled Age’s audio-zine series, released alongside the first exhibition. This digital experimental magazine was distributed online and through WhatsApp, expanding the curatorial narrative through sound. The episode features contributions from @pu.teca, @tramandars, @nunziaascolese, @chr_trt, and myself. It references collaborations with artists and collectives such as @offalindustries, @theojean10, @kultursciok, @museomadre, Jan Willem Schrofer, and @valiz_books_projects. The design employs the DINdong font by Clara Sambot, creating a hybrid space where graphic and sonic elements intersect.

Untitled Age – Second Exhibition: Bestiario Ritrovato

The second exhibition, Bestiario Ritrovato, was curated by Christian Taranto and took place at Pu-Téca Tramandars, an art shrine located in the Casamale neighborhood of Somma Vesuviana. The installation by Nicola D’Ambrosio examines the rupture between human and animal in the Anthropocene, presenting hybrid sculptures made from discarded materials. The exhibition explores historical coexistence with nature, now under threat from pollution and deforestation. The exhibition opened with the performance Corpo Umano Corpo Animale, a collaboration between Nicola D’Ambrosio and performer Giuseppe Maisto. The performance emphasized the interconnection between human and animal bodies, exploring mutual influences through gesture and physical presence.

Audio-Zine N.2 – Bestiario Ritrovato

“Bestiario Ritrovato” is the second episode of Untitled Age’s audio-zine, released during the second exhibition. It continues the narrative initiated in the first zine, collecting voices, thoughts, and visual fragments from Pu-tèca. The zine delves into themes of play, drama, childhood, and recovery, connecting masks, sculptures, and memories. Stories of masks, sculptures, memories, and visions that traverse the line between play and drama, childhood and recovery.

Untitled Age Audio-Zine: A Playful Sonic Extension of Artistic Dialogue

As an integral component of the Untitled Age project, the audio-zine serves as an experimental and informal auditory extension of our exhibitions. Rather than adopting the structured format of a traditional podcast, each episode captures spontaneous conversations among curators, artists, and collaborators—including myself and Christian Taranto—delving into the themes of the current exhibition and the broader artistic processes involved. These sessions are characterized by their relaxed atmosphere, often recorded in unconventional settings; notably, our inaugural episode, Ping Pong Sotto il Naso, was recorded around my ping pong table—doubling as my workspace—where the rhythm of the game intertwined with our discussion, creating an organic soundscape punctuated by the ambient noises of our environment.

This approach reflects our commitment to demystifying the curatorial process and fostering a sense of community and shared exploration. The audio-zine is distributed directly via WhatsApp, emphasizing accessibility and immediacy, and is enriched with layered sound elements, including field recordings, musical interludes, and excerpts from relevant texts. For instance, in our second episode, Bestiario Ritrovato, a field recording by artist Nicola D’Ambrosio was reimagined by sound artist Cobb to form the rhythmic foundation of our dialogue, exemplifying our collaborative and interdisciplinary ethos.

Our audio-zine draws inspiration from innovative projects like Offal Industries, a UK-based initiative known for its AI-voiced audio-zines that blend literary offcuts, satirical sketches, and eclectic music selections. Offal’s commitment to experimental formats and distribution methods, such as disseminating content via WhatsApp, resonates with our objectives of challenging traditional modes of art communication and embracing the fluidity of contemporary artistic expression.