Once upon a time there was an inspiration (oestrus), a mammalian ovulation (oestrus), and a gadfly (oestrus)…
Our exhibition tells the story of a Greek word that has preceded our artists in their travels to Italy. OISTROS in greek and ESTRO in Italian, our exhibition explores its multiple meanings, from that of artistic inspiration to mammalian ovulation. It also refers tothe gadfly – a common livestock irritant, or a person who questions the status quo by posing unconventional questions
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