In your opinion, the FAME Festival, now in its third edition, what means in the international "Street Art" universe?
First of all a bit of arrogance. I hope that the FAME Festival is not classified as a Street Art event, the term "Street Art" makes me shudder. Then, I like to think that the FAME Festival is an example of choice. As far as I know this is the only festival without sponsors. On the web sites of other festivals, i see often logos and brands ranging from clothing to energy drinks and different patronages.
We fortunately do not have anything to do with this shit. We do not have to thank some accessories nor brands to advertise.
What characterizes the FAME Festival compared to other international events like the Nuart or BLK River?
Surely I said above. After that, I'm thinking that these events are handled by many people, with means and structures with support them. FAME is run by me and my mother, who cooks for everyone. My father helps chauffeuring around to and from the airport the artists and the guests. It's a family thing and there is another one in the organization.
By the way, I believe that the examples mentioned by you, like so many others, are characterized by a professional and serious structure, here we use the improvisation and madness. Not having contacts with the institutions, often we end up to do illegal things. We love it.
Can you give us an anticipation for the 2011 edition?
Probably it will not be! Unless we’ll find new incentives, because, by the time, we have received so much acclaim that it seems to make everyone happy, and it is not the purpose of the Festival. I want to make noise and want to throw a bit of shit on local institutions. If I find a way to make noise within next year I’ll do, otherwise I’ll not do. We'll see.
Interview by Dario Ujetto
English translation by Elena Belliardi
