7 Stones, Public Intervention, Santa Brigida, La Pigna, San Remo, 2010

7 Stones
Public Intervention, Santa Brigida, La Pigna, San Remo, 2010

In the historic neighborhood of La Pigna, San Remo, a community of immigrants seeking refuge in Italy lived in social isolation, disconnected from the vibrant, touristic center of the city. As part of a week-long residency with Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto, I sought to bridge this gap through an interactive and inclusive public intervention.

Inspired by the traditional Palestinian game 7 Stones, I organized a day of games where I introduced and taught the rules of the game to the local residents, visitors, and children. Together, we transformed the streets of Santa Brigida into a vibrant space of connection and play. A memorable moment, captured in a video, shows children, passersby, artists, and locals enthusiastically participating in the game, breaking barriers through laughter and shared engagement.

This joyful event not only brought a sense of belonging and fun to the neighborhood but also highlighted the potential of culturally rooted activities to create bonds across diverse groups. Through 7 Stones, art became a bridge—connecting communities, celebrating heritage, and fostering inclusion in the heart of La Pigna.

MP5 is the first prototype of vespa which was built in Biella in 1943. Mass production left the original factory, among others in the city, closed.

MP5. Silk screen workshop, at Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto.Biella.2010.