A second chance for young people and a third use of fine French timber – First a tree, then a wine barrel, now a piece of art. This is the essence of Barrique: The Third Life of Wood .
This project was conceived by San Patrignano and famous Italian wood designer Maurizio Riva. The project began after Riva visited the community in 2012 and was moved by the beauty of the barriques, or wooden wine barrels. He had the idea to use the barriques to create unique, one-of-a-kind, pieces of art that would not only repurpose wine barrels, but also empower San Patrignano community members and invigorate a dwindling craft. This initiative took on a life of its own when it inspired more than thirty of the world’s best designers and architects to join the project, providing additional encouragement for San Patrignano residents.
Barrique: The Third Life of Wood is proud to be part of the official 2013 program for the Year of Italian Culture in the United States that celebrates Italian excellence, culture, industry, artisanship and identity, organized and promoted under the Patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC.
ON DISPLAY: MAY 3OTH FROM 10AM TO 5PM
Please contact Michael Giacalone at 202-518-0998, X27 to schedule an appointment to view the exhibit.
LOCATION
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
organized by
TOUR DATES:
Boston
New York Design Week
Washington, D.C.
Charleston
Miami
New York Fancy Food
Chicago
Atlanta
May 7 – 8
May 18 – 20
May 30
June 6 – 7
June 13 – 14
June 30 – July 2
July 9 – 10
from September 13
ABOUT SAN PATRIGNANO
San Patrignano welcomes all young men and women who have serious drug abuse problems, regardless of ideology, social background, or religion, and completely free of charge, accepting no payment or funding from their families or the government. Since 1978, San Patrignano has taken in over 20,000 people, offering them a home, healthcare, legal assistance, and the opportunity to study, learn a job, change their lives, and regain their status as full members of society. San Patrignano’s rehabilitation program has a success rate of 72%. The success rate was measured by a study conducted by the University of Bologna who monitored resident guests up to five years after reintegration into society. WEB SITE: www.sanpatrignano.org
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