“The 1960s represented a pivotal moment both in our personal lives and in the art world. Having been exposed to the Arte Povera movement of this time, we were fascinated by the juxtaposition between what was occurring in America versus Italy. Captivated by Arte Povera, we began to explore… Read More
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Machines à penser at Fondazione Prada, Ca’ Corner della Regina, Venice, through November 25, 2018
“This exhibition explores the correlation between conditions of exile, escape and retreat and physical or mental places which favor reflection, thought and intellectual production. “Machines à penser” focuses on three major philosophers of the 20th century: Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969), Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) and Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951). The latter… Read More
Art as a revelation. From the Luigi and Peppino Agrati Collection at Gallerie d’Italia, through August 19, 2018
“In November 1970, as Christo removed the white cloths used to wrap the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in order to cover up the Monument to Leonardo da Vinci in Piazza della Scala on what is now recognised as a historic… Read More
Recto Verso at Fondazione Prada, through February 14, 2016
“The Western art tradition has mainly conceived of paintings as frontal (“recto”) artifacts. The back (“verso”) carries significantly less cultural meaning, destined to remain beyond the public’s view, and only visible to the artists themselves or staff at museums and galleries. In this exhibition, artists over the course… Read More
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