Silvia Granata at Argillà: 'Cabinet de Merveilles' and an upcoming

By Redazione · September 7, 2026 · ≈ 1 min Silvia Granata, a ceramist from Savignano sul Rubicone, presented her solo exhibition titled Cabinet de Merveilles at Palazzo Colafiglio-Sansoni during Argillà Italia. Curated by Domenico Iaracà, the installation reimagined everyday objects as intimate "cabinets of wonders" through delicate porcelain interventions. The show incorporated objets trouvés — mirrors, sewing boxes, small tables and other memory-laden artifacts — altered with thin, colored-porcelain inserts. The result is a contemplative collection that encourages visitors to slow down and rediscover a childlike sense of wonder. Working method and exhibition flow Materials: everyday and historic objects integrated with porcelain details. everyday and historic objects integrated with porcelain details. Approach: precise, measured interventions that open new interpretative possibilities. precise, measured interventions that open new interpretative possibilities. Purpose: to reactivate the capacity to be amazed rather than to celebrate rarity. Accustomed to a minimalist language, Granata embraced the Wunderkammer concept to extend her practice into a richer narrative while preserving technical and poetic consistency. Dates and upcoming projects The solo show took place in Faenza from 4 to 6 September 2026, coinciding with Argillà Italia. Immediately after the exhibition, the artist will embark mid-October on a two-month residency in Jingdezhen, the traditional heart of Chinese porcelain, to deepen her practice. Context and acknowledgements Representatives from local and regional artistic associations attended the opening, highlighting the role of traditional craft and artist residencies in fostering international exchange. The event also provided a chance to meet other local artists participating at Argillà. Visitor note: the installation invites a slow, attentive mode of looking; recommended for those interested in intersections between memory, object and contemporary porcelain. Location: Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 75, 48018 Faenza RA, Italia Coordinates: 44.2873977, 11.879595 Open in Google Maps