Cult di venerdì 10/04/2026

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Comedian Antonello Taurino reveals how poet Luciano Folgore parodied Montale and Ungaretti in a futuristic happening.

The episode opens with host Ira Rubini introducing the day's segments. The first guest is comedian and playwright Antonello Taurino, who has debuted a show at Teatro della Cooperativa about poet Luciano Folgore. Taurino explains that Folgore created parodies of major poets like Montale, Ungaretti, and Pirandello during the fascist era, often with Futurist influences. The discussion touches on Folgore's controversial relationship with fascism and how the theater's anti-fascist history intersects with this material. Taurino recites a parody of Pirandello that humorously explores identity and marriage. The show runs until April 19. Next, the visual arts segment features Tiziana Ricci's report on an installation at Casa della Memoria in Milan titled 'On the Skin of Memory,' open until April 19. Curator Elisabetta Ruffini describes the work: a mirror with the word 'memory' spelled out in letters, each containing a quote from Lager survivors like Charlotte Delbo, Primo Levi, and Gianfranco Maris. The installation invites visitors to leave their own memories, emphasizing active remembrance rather than passive recollection. It originated in Bergamo at a former fascist site. The third segment interviews Cristina Galbiati, co-founder of Swiss company Trickster-P, about their show 'Common Land' at the Fog Festival in Milan's Padiglione Chiaravalle. Galbiati explains the piece explores human and non-human perceptions of time and space, blending immersive atmospheres with participatory elements. She discusses themes of ecology and shifting perspectives away from human centrality. The show runs from April 10 to 12. The episode concludes with Antonio Serra's comics section, where he reviews the manga 'Takemitsu Zamurai' by Taiyo Matsumoto, noting its European artistic influences and peace-themed story. Additional cultural announcements include children's shows at the Fog Festival and various theater and music events in Milan.

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