Archeoplastica Exhibition

Stories of Waste and Reuse in Civilizations.
From 12 July to 27 October 2024. Inauguration on 11 July at 6:30 PM.
Archaeological Museum of Palazzo Pianetti, Jesi.

The Omero Museum is collaborating with the exhibition by lending artifacts from the traveling exhibition "The Culture of Plastic: Art Design Environment."

The Exhibition Pathway

The exhibition follows a dual track, combining heritage education with raising awareness about environmental protection. The exhibition begins with "Archeoplastica - Archeoplastics", a project launched in 2008 that led to the cataloging of plastic waste released by the sea, dating back to the period between the 1960s and the 1980s, which are viewed as artifacts of contemporary society.

From the materials used to the shape of the packaging to the product communication, each piece of waste tells the story of an era, more or less recent, but still in the past, which can provoke reflection on how everyday life becomes history for future generations.

This creates a parallel with the more classic artifacts of the archaeological museum, which will be juxtaposed with plastic artifacts based on aesthetic criteria or by considering the original function of the objects.

The exhibition will also offer a reflection on the conscious use of plastic. Through comparisons with works of art and plastic design objects, the focus will be on the aesthetic and functional properties of this material, which also presents a significant environmental problem concerning its disposal.

The Omero Museum is collaborating with the exhibition by lending artifacts from the traveling exhibition "The Culture of Plastic: Art Design Environment":

• Mare nostrum by Raoul Orvieto
• Il lato oscuro del mare by Paolo Nicolai
• Trasbordo by Massimiliano Trubbiani
• Take Lamp by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell
• Vibram Furoshiki women's shoes
• Swatch New Gent Ghost Skeleton Dial Plastic Watch
• Europhon Fonojet Record Player
• Pic Boll Carlo Vigliano for Fratelli Guzzini Sfera for PC Nic
• Mia Hand
• Tratto Pen

A significant aspect of the exhibition is the setup, which stems from a collaboration with the Milan-based design studio il Vespaio, creators of an eco-sustainable solution to create an exhibition path that, even in its structure, promotes environmental awareness.

The exhibition can be visited from 12 July to 27 October 2024, with an entrance ticket that also includes access to the entire collection housed at the Archaeological Museum of Jesi and Vallesina at Palazzo Pianetti.

Partner

The entire project is the result of teamwork, coordinated by the Civic Museums of Palazzo Pianetti, involving:

• ATA Rifiuti
  Its institutional objective is waste separation and the reduction of waste production. It pays particular attention to training and environmental education.
• Soprintendenza Archeologica Belle Arti e Paesaggio for the Provinces of Ancona - Pesaro and Urbino
  It is responsible for the protection of archaeological heritage through knowledge. It identifies, protects, and preserves cultural assets of archaeological interest to allow access to them for everyone, today and in the future.
• Polytechnic University of Marche - Department of Life and Environmental Sciences
  It includes more than 100 scientists and technicians organized into 20 interdisciplinary laboratories ranging from chemistry to biology, microbiology to applied biotechnology, geology to risk prevention.
• Omero State Tactile Museum
  It is a unique and "barrier-free" space where everyone can experience art through touch.
  An international reference point for aesthetic education for blind and visually impaired people, it promotes the theme of multisensory access to art on a global scale.
• Remaplast
  Remaplast is a company in Filottrano that produces garment covers using a virtuous production cycle that involves the use of 100% recyclable and biodegradable recycled plastic, reconciling customer needs with the protection of the planet.