Ending in Venice, 2019 - ongoing

Performance, triptych of posters, call to action

Resulting from the artist's growing interest in human relations and the environment, touched by the "No Grandi Navi" movement and by the elderly living on the island, Ending in Venice arises from a keen observation of the natural proximity to the end of life, starting from the particular (and peculiar) case of Venice to the general, as well as from the realization of the urgency of practices of mutual respect revealed by the analysis of the impact of tourism on the island.

The project began with Act 1 – The Invasion, carried out on February 8, 2020. In this action, the artist interfered in the urban daily life of Venice by appearing dressed in a catsuit and mask with a print of the video game character Pac-Man. Analize produced a triptych of posters with imperative phrases that demand sustainable practices and rules for peaceful coexistence in a context impacted by the large influx of tourists and close contact between diverse cultures in the city.

“Don’t spit on the floor,” translated into all languages except Japanese, “Non cucinare merda per i turisti” (“Don’t cook shit for tourists”) only in Italian, and “Keep the good example,” translated into all languages, make up the triptych of posters that compose the work and reflect Nicolini's experience in the city, which, according to her, can be both fascinating and terrifying.

In addition to considering the possibility of expanding the project into new acts, such as a book of portraits of Venice’s oldest residents, Ending in Venice continues through Act 2 - Call to Action. For the audience interested in becoming agents in the process of spreading the artist's message, the posters are available for download and printing. Analize created a version (21,5 x 21 cm) already displayed at the exhibitions Nos Resta Ser Feliz (SOMA Gallery, Curitiba, Brazil, 16 September - 01 November 2022) and Daqui de Onde Estou (We Exhibit, Venice, Italy, 29 August - 16 October 2022). On both occasions, visitors were invited to take a copy with them for use at their discretion.

During April 17, 18, and 19 (from 5 am to 9 pm, from 9 am to 2 pm, and from 11 am to 2 pm, respectively) at the pre-opening of the 60th Venice Biennale, Analize will distribute the printed works on Via Garibaldi, resuming Act 2 - Call to Action in a new happening, once again offering the opportunity for action to the viewer. The artist will share with passersby knowledge about artistic expression, its fundamentals and intentions, continuing her search for answers to her research questions: Is art capable of transforming behaviors?