Alessandro Moreschini's Exhibition Explores Ornamentation at Bologna's Medieval Museum
The Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna is currently hosting an exhibition titled 'L’ornamento non è più un delitto' by artist Alessandro Moreschini. The display integrates contemporary works with the museum's permanent medieval collection, creating dialogues between historical and modern artistic expressions focused on ornamentation. Curated by Raffaele Quattrone, the exhibition positions decorative elements as bridges across time periods, examining ornamentation from medieval traditions through 20th-century movements like Bauhaus, Liberty, and Art Déco to current global visual languages. The installation encourages visitors to discover artworks interspersed among historical artifacts, emphasizing non-invasive integration rather than disruption of the museum environment.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'L’ornamento non è più un delitto' by Alessandro Moreschini is on view at Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna
- Contemporary works are displayed alongside medieval artifacts to create cross-era dialogues about ornamentation
- Curator Raffaele Quattrone describes the exhibition as creating subtle connections between historical and contemporary objects
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Moreschini
Institutions
- Museo Civico Medievale di Bologna
- Settore Musei Civici Bologna
- Musei Civici d’Arte Antica
- Museo Civico Medievale
- Musei Civici d'Arte Antica
- Comune di Bologna
- Ehiweb
- Pasöt
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy