A Visual Diary by Fabio Cherstich at Centro Pecci: a portrait of New

A Visual Diary by Fabio Cherstich

On Wednesday 29 April, the Centro per l’arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci hosts A Visual Diary, a Live Programme event in which director and stage designer Fabio Cherstich retraces the queer art scene of 1980s New York.

The work blends performative narration, archival material and art-historical reflection to tell the lives and works of three artists – Patrick Angus, Larry Stanton and Darrell Ellis – who were affected by the AIDS pandemic. Cherstich performs a first-person account built from largely unseen documents and references to key East Village locations of the time.

The performance is presented in connection with the exhibition VIVONO. Arte e affetti, HIV-AIDS in Italia. 1982-1996, curated by Michele Bertolino, on view at Centro Pecci until 10 May.

Practical information

• Date: 29 April 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM
• Venue: Centro per l’arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci, Sala Bianco, Viale della Repubblica 277, Prato
• Admission: free; limited seating, online reservation required

Credits and production

The project is written, directed and designed by Fabio Cherstich. Original video design by Francesco Sileo; dramaturgy by Anna Siccardi and Fabio Cherstich; assistant director Diletta Ferruzzi. Cherstich’s practice is known for merging strong visual aesthetics with contemporary media and has been presented in national and international theatres.

Visitor tips: arrive early to secure your seat; check reservation procedures and opening hours on the Centro Pecci website.