Impiraressa: A Multi-Threaded Podcast Hosted by Anna Battista
”Impiraressa” is a Venetian word that refers to craftswomen who used to thread colored glass beads with multiple needles, simultaneously. The podcast, drawing from the impiraressa’s art, is an eclectic journey through diverse topics, themes and styles, offering listeners a variety of stories, commentary, and interviews.
Episodes
"Death-à-Porter" is a darkly humorous and satirical exploration of life, death, beauty, and transformation. Francesca and Seb, two struggling makeup students, find themselves working at a funeral parlor and develop an unexpected fascination for thanato-aesthetic. As they grow proficient, they become also more daring, deciding to turn one of their jobs into an end-of-year project and submit it to a competition, becoming finalists. T...
Narratives, much like seeds, possess a dynamic nature; they evolve, expand, and journey, in often unexpected directions. Episode 2 of Impiraressa starts with the fleeting "Tomato Girl Summer" trend, enveloped in Mediterranean vibes and characterized by an idealized depiction of carefree summer experiences. From there, it delves into personal recollections and dives deep into the distressing reality of migrant agricultural laborers ...
Presentation of the Podcast Impiraressa, written and hosted by Anna Battista, produced by Irenebrination and Kutmusic. Music: "Appunti di Viaggio", written and performed by Domenico Imperato, published by Kutmusic Italhouse Produzioni Musicali, released by Kutmusic, 2023.
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