At OGR Torino, Performing Celebration promises an unforgettable weekend featuring captivating performances, dynamic DJ sets, and free activities for adults and children alike. This special event marks the final opportunity to experience the installations Retinal Rivalry by Cyprien Gaillard and Cold As You Are by Rebecca Moccia.

Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2, 2025.

OGR Torino
corso Castelfidardo 22
www.ogrtorino.it

OGR Torino is set to celebrate the closing days of two art installations: Retinal Rivalry by Cyprien Gaillard and Cold As You Are by Rebecca Moccia. From Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, Performing Celebration will offer an exciting lineup of performances, DJ sets, guided tours, and workshops, all open to the public.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy complimentary access to Cyprien Gaillard's Retinal Rivalry, curated by Samuele Piazza, a video work, crafted with cutting-edge 3D technology and filmed at 120 fps projected in 4K which takes viewers on a mesmerizing, psychedelic journey through architecture and landscapes of contemporary Germany. Also on display is Rebecca Moccia's Cold As You Are, curated by Iacopo Prinetti, a light installation created for Luci d'Artista that blends intimate and public scenes captured with a thermal camera, which redefines the boundaries between technology and human while venturing beyond the visible spectrum. For the occasion, Retinal Rivalry will be open free of charge with extended hours: Friday 6 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday, January 31
The events kick off on Friday, Jan. 31, with two performances: from 9 to 9:30 p.m., in the OGR Duomo, She Pigeon by Selin Davasse, presents a witty monologue where the author and performer plays a pigeon who looks at human beings with a mix of disgust and anger. Following this, from 9:30 to 10:15 p.m., in OGR's Binario 2, Corvidae, a performative adaptation of Marta Cuscunà's play takes the stage, featuring a flock of mechanical crows operated by the artist. These crows tackle contemporary issues —from synthetic meat production to the hypothetical demise of Donald Trump, via climate change and rising sea levels—all from the birds’ unique perspective. Both works offer an ironic lens to explore the relationship between human and non-human, questioning established power dynamics that see human beings in a position of dominance. This thematic thread resonates both in the work of Cyprien Gaillard and Rebecca Moccia. Gaillard's Retinal Rivalry uses a machine, a non-human element, to analyze social dynamics and constructed environments without the empathy of human perception, while Moccia's Cold As You Are reexamines the use of thermal imaging technology to explore nuanced interactions between human and non-human subjects, transcending the visual to uncover deeper emotional and sensory layers.

To follow, in Binario 3, from 10:15 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., a night of dynamic DJ sets will take center stage. Stefania Vos, a DJ and selector, will showcase her eclectic musical exploration, blending dancefloor rhythms, deep basslines, and Creole influences, followed by Gigo8931, a DJ and one-half of the artistic duo frenk&fresca, who will deliver a captivating and experimental mix, seamlessly oscillating between dissonance and harmony to create an immersive atmosphere.

Saturday, February 1
On Saturday, February 1, the day begins with activities for all ages. At 4:30 p.m., families with children aged 3 to 12 are invited to Una gita in città (A trip to the city), a creative workshop hosted by OGR Kids & ULAOP in collaboration with Arteco. Inspired by Cyprien Gaillard’s Retinal Rivalry, the workshop will guide young participants to reflect on the interplay between humans and urban environments as they craft colorful, city-themed art pieces. At 6:00 p.m., a guided tour curated by Arteco will offer deeper insights into the works of Cyprien Gaillard and Rebecca Moccia. Both activities are free, but reservations are required via the OGR Torino website.

The evening will bring vibrant energy back to Binario 3, featuring an exceptional DJ set by Grant Marshall, better known as Daddy G, co-founder of Massive Attack and a pioneer of the Bristol Sound. From hip-hop to techno, dub to house, Daddy G’s set will embody his unparalleled musical expertise. The night will open at 8:30 p.m. with Fire, an audiovisual performance by Ivan Bert, Gianni Denitto, Marco Benz Gentile, FiloQ, and Pasquale Mirra, joined by new media artist Riccardo Akasha Franco-Loiri, and will conclude with the closing set by the Recall roster from 11:45 p.m. Tickets are available on the OGR Torino website.

Sunday, February 2
On Sunday, February 2, OGR will host two workshops dedicated to Cold As You Are, part of the Accademia della Luce public program for Luci d'Artista. At 3:30 p.m., families with children aged 3 to 12 can join Siamo tutti termometri (We Are All Thermometers), curated by Arteco. This interactive session encourages participants to explore body awareness and emotions through creative activities. Later, at 5:30 p.m., adults are invited to Percezione ed espressione (Perception and expression), a workshop blending drawing and guided meditation, curated by Giulia Capra with the participation of Sarah Zaramella. At 6 p.m., the last guided tour of the installations by Cyprien Gaillard and Rebecca Moccia, before they close. Participation is free, but reservations are required via the OGR Torino website.

The weekend will close with a music performance by Renato Grieco, a composer, musician, and performer active in the field of sound art, author of the soundscape for Rebecca Moccia's video installation, Cold As You Are. At 7 p.m., in the OGR Duomo, Grieco will present Un Ordine delle Cose, a live musical reading of excerpts from The Order of Things, a 1958 atlas of nature that explores the world of living beings in the absence of humanity, by Jacque Brosse, a psychoanalyst and renowned expert in botany and religions.

On Sunday, throughout the day, visitors can fully enjoy the OGR experience by savoring Snodo's food & drink offerings including a special brunch available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Friday, January 31

CORTE EST | 5 PM - 2:30 AM
Rebecca Moccia, Cold As You Are
Light installation
Free admission

BINARIO 1 | 6 PM - 2:30 AM
Cyprien Gaillard, Retinal Rivalry
Video installation
Free admission

DUOMO | 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Selin Davasse, She Pigeon
Performance
Free admission until capacity is reached

BINARIO 2 | 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM
Marta Cuscunà, Corvidae
Theatrical performance
Free admission until capacity is reached

BINARIO 3 | 10:15 PM - 2:30 AM
Stefania Vos + Gigo 8931
Djset
Free admission until capacity is reached

Saturday, February 1

CORTE EST | 5 PM - 3 AM
Rebecca Moccia, Cold As You Are
Light installation
Free admission

BINARIO 1 | 10 AM - 8 PM
Cyprien Gaillard, Retinal Rivalry
Video installation
Free admission

BINARIO 1 | 4:30 PM
Una gita in città (A trip to the city)
OGR Kids & ULAOP workshop for families, ages 3-12
Free participation, reservations required www.ogrtorino.it

BINARIO 1 + CORTE EST | 6 PM
Free guided tour
Curated by Arteco
Free participation, reservations required www.ogrtorino.it

BINARIO 3 | 8 PM - 3 AM
Daddy G - opening act: Fire A/V show / closing set: roster Recall
Djset
Tickets available www.ogrtorino.it

Sunday, February 2

CORTE EST | 5 PM - 10 PM
Rebecca Moccia, Cold As You Are
Light installation
Free admission

BINARIO 1 | 10 AM - 8 PM
Cyprien Gaillard, Retinal Rivalry
Video installation
Free admission

SNODO | 10 AM - 4 PM
Special brunch
The food & drink experience at OGR Torino
Reservations: prenotazioni@snodo.com / 011 024 3771

BINARIO 1 + CORTE EST | 3:30 PM
Siamo tutti termometri (We are all thermometers)
OGR Kids & ULAOP workshop for families, ages 3-12
Free participation, reservations required www.ogrtorino.it

BINARIO 1 + CORTE EST | 5:30 PM
Percezione ed espressione (Perception and expression)
Drawing and meditation workshop for adults
Free participation, reservations required www.ogrtorino.it

BINARIO 1 + CORTE EST | 6 PM
Free guided tour
dited by Arteco
Free participation, reservations required www.ogrtorino.it

DUOMO | 7 PM - 7:45 PM
Renato Grieco, Un Ordine delle Cose
Musical performance
Free admission until capacity is reached