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BIP: Pascali: From Carosello to Puppet Theatre
Deadline: Sonntag, 29.03.2026, 23:00 Uhr
Disciplinary Field:
Scenography / Puppet Theatre / Audiovisual Arts
bari2026_bip-presentation.pdf [1.16 MB]
Theme and Concept:
The project proposes a research- and practice-based learning pathway focused on the sketches of Pino Pascali, exploring the interconnections between puppet theatre, contemporary art, and audiovisual languages.
The primary objective is to reinterpret Pascali’s sketches as a conceptual and practical basis for the creation of animated puppets, translating his television Carosello productions into a contemporary theatrical and performative format. This reinterpretation will be developed through the use of multiple and alternative materials, fostering experimentation and material research.
The program is designed to activate interdisciplinary processes that bridge tradition and contemporary artistic practices, encouraging collaboration across scenography, performing arts, and audiovisual media. The project benefits from the artistic, cultural, and logistical support of the Fondazione Pino Pascali, an institution deeply connected to the local context and to the legacy and production of the renowned artist and scenographer it represents.
Fondazione Pino Pascali, Museum of Contemporary Art.
Period and Location:
Spring 2026 – from 11th to 15th of May 2026
Fondazione Pino Pascali, Polignano a mare (BA), Italy
5 days of on-site activities
Structure and Activities:
Day 1 – Introduction and Concept Development
• Introduction to the history and practices of puppet theatre in Italy, with lectures and workshops
led by external experts from the local cultural context (Comentale / Bianco)
• Guided visit to a traditional puppet collection
• Analysis of selected sketches from Pino Pascali’s advertising and Carosello production
• Development of individual and group project concepts
• Participation fees for external experts to be foreseen
Days 2–3 – Practical Workshops: Construction Phase
• Group A: Puppet design and construction
• Group B: Creation of the scenographic and environmental setting
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary studio work
Day 4 – Animation and Audiovisual Production
• Introductory animation exercises
• Audiovisual recording of the reinterpreted Caroselli through puppet animation
• Exploration of performative and audiovisual strategies
Day 5 – Final Presentation and Evaluation
• Final presentation of the projects
• Collective discussion, feedback session, and evaluation of learning outcomes:
Until Sunday, March 29, 2026.
We are proceeding on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only 3 places are avaiaible.
Bei Fragen zur Ausschreibung kontaktieren Sie bitte Simon Barranque (s.barranque@akbild.ac.at, +43 1 588 16-2104)