Every Island Has a Name is a multisensory experience merging art, live sound, and video, presented on November 6, 2024, at Spazio Maiocchi in Milan. Curated by Oliviero Fiorenzi and presented by ARC’TERYX, HILLTON & Spazio Maiocchi, the event draws inspiration from the eponymous film by Severin Van Der Meer and Achille Mauri, which poetically explores the connections between snowboarding, craftsmanship, and art. The exhibition plays with the boundaries and possibilities of the white cube, featuring sculptures, live soundscapes, and interactive performances that transport visitors on an immersive journey celebrating the bond between humans and nature.

Inspired by the film Every Island Has a Name, directed by Achille Mauri and conceived by Severin Van Der Meer, the project physically translates the film’s atmosphere into the exhibition space, thanks to the artistic direction of Oliviero Fiorenzi and the creative production by Claudia Decaro. The film, produced in collaboration with cinematographer Willem Jones and executive production by HILLTON, reflects on the poetic parallels between snowboarding, artisanal processes, and artistic expression—emphasizing the connection between humans and the mountain landscape.

The exhibition is divided into three areas, each exploring a unique aspect of the film’s narrative through art, music, and performance. The soundtrack, curated by Andrea La Pietra, evolves dynamically throughout the space, interacting with the exhibited works.

In the first room, Oliviero Fiorenzi’s kite sculptures—seen in the film flying across the Alps—interact with live music by Doriano Giovanni Maria Di Domenico (violin) and Giorgio Magistroni (double bass).

In the second room, Pietro Vicentini’s percussive rhythms respond to Azuma Makoto’s floral artwork, creating a tension between sound and matter.

In the third room, Mattia Bosco’s totemic stone sculptures inspire a meditative performance by Leonardo Campera, Andrea La Pietra, and Fabio Seccamani, where vibraphone and electronics merge in a contemplative dialogue.

The exhibition also features a photo gallery by Silvano Marino Zeiter, capturing the most evocative moments of the film and the intimate relationship between snowboarders and the mountain landscape.

Enhancing the immersive experience, Genera presents a dynamic visual installation that interacts with the live musical performances—blending abstract imagery, light effects, and narrative motifs to amplify the atmospheric dimension of the event.