Come primo amoreAndreas Pichler

Ar/ge kunst will be opening its program for 2015 with a presentation by Andreas Pichler (1967, Bolzano/Bozen). Pichler presents an introduction to his practice, which lays particular emphasis on the landscape, especially that of the South Tyrol. Through a combination of film material and narration, Pichler reflects on the relationship between place, community and narrative in his work.

Andreas Pichler is a writer and director of documentaries. He has worked in Italy, Germany, Austria and France, co-producing films with broadcasters and production companies such as ARTE, RAI Cinema, ZDF and ORF. Recent productions include Europe for Sale (2014), Die Akte Pasolini (2013) and The Venice Syndrome (2012), which won prizes for best documentary film at the London Open City Festival and Cinemaambiente Turin.

* La Mia Scuola di Architettura is an ad-hoc series of public presentations on the notion of landscape. It takes its name from a series of photographs by artist and ‘anarchitect’ Gianni Pettena – photographs depicting the landscape of the Dolomites around Bolzano/Bozen. La Mia Scuola di Architettura considers the idea of landscape, its influence upon the development of the individual as artist and citizen, and its wider implications for the overall shape of the community. The series stimulates reflection on how knowledge is produced and transmitted, extending this idea to encompass education and schooling.