Anna Perach

At the heart of Anna Perach’s work lies the tension between personal stories and cultural myths, where private narratives echo through collective memory. Her work often integrates female archetypes into sculptural hybrids, using these forms to probe questions of identity, gender, and the role of craft in shaping both personal and cultural expression. Central to Perach’s work are wearable sculptures and performance. Employing the tufting technique—traditionally used for handmade carpets—she constructs three-dimensional patterns, meticulously tufting each segment by hand before assembling it into a sculptural garment. These works operate both as performance pieces and freestanding sculptures, allowing the body to engage with the artwork in a tangible way. By transforming domestic materials such as textiles and carpets into performative extensions of the self, Perach explores the ways heritage, gender, and personal history are inscribed onto the body. When worn, her tufted sculptures act as a second skin, simultaneously concealing the physical form while revealing intimate fragments of identity, memory, and lived experience. ATELIER DELL’ERRORE Founded: 2002 Location: Reggio Emilia, Italy Atelier dell’Errore (AdE), meaning “Atelier of Mistakes” is a collective of twelve neurodivergent artists based in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Founded in 2002 by Luca Santiago Mora, the group began as a visual arts workshop for children under the care of the public pediatric health system in Reggio Emilia and Bergamo. Over time, the collective evolved into a professional cooperative, with each artist becoming an equal partner in the organization. The collective's practice spans various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and performance. Guided by two core principles—focusing solely on animal subjects and refraining from erasing any marks during the creative process—AdE embraces the transformative potential of so-called mistakes. Their work is characterized by vibrant, intricate compositions that often feature mythological creatures and fantastical beings, reflecting a unique blend of imagination and precision. Atelier dell’Errore's approach to art-making is deeply collaborative, with each member contributing their specialized skills to the collective's projects. Their work challenges conventional notions of authorship and artistic production, emphasizing process and collective engagement over individual genius. Through their practice, AdE not only creates compelling visual narratives but also fosters a supportive community that values neurodiversity and the creative potential inherent in all individuals. ...

Founded in 2012, Richard Saltoun Gallery specialises in contemporary art, with an emphasis on feminist, conceptual and performance artists from the 1960s onwards. It is guided by a strong focus on rediscovering the work of important yet under-recognised artists through presentations at both its locations, online exhibitions, events and participation in art fairs around the world. Since its inception, Richard Saltoun Gallery has been driven by an interest in serving a wider purpose and is now recognised for its critically and socially-engaged programme. In 2019, the gallery launched a year-long initiative titled 100% Women that aimed to address gender inequality in the art world and encourage wider industry action through debate, dialogue and collaboration. In 2021, it dedicates all exhibitions to the writings of German-born, American political philosopher Hannah Arendt in a 12-month programme On Hannah Arendt to confront some of the most perplexing socio-political issues of our time. The gallery is considered a leader in its representation of female artists, from avant-garde pioneers of the 1960s and ‘70s, such as Eleanor ANTIN, Renate BERTLMANN and Gina PANE, to a younger generation of female artists including Silvia GIAMBRONE and Florence PEAKE. It continues to support female artists through extensive research, partnerships and solo presentations at the gallery and online. Additionally, Richard Saltoun is noted for its support of pioneering artists who have pushed the conceptual and disciplinary boundaries in which they work, from LI Yuan-chia, one of the earliest proponents of abstract and conceptual art in Taiwan, to ULAY, the late photographer and performance artist, as well as British artists Victor BURGIN, Rose ENGLISH, John HILLIARD, Peter KENNARD, Bob LAW, Penny SLINGER and more. The gallery preserves the legacy of artists through its representation of artist estates, including Helen CHADWICK, David HALL, Alexis HUNTER, Bob LAW, Marinella PIRELLI, Jo SPENCE, Barbara LEVITTOUX-ŚWIDERSKA and Shelagh WAKELY, amongst others. The gallery acts as a consultant to major museums and public institutions and advises private and corporate collections. It actively documents the work of its artists through the production of publications and frequently stages talks, screenings and performances. ...