Blob dedicates special episode to Mario Schifano's TV experimentation
The Italian TV show Blob, led by Paolo Luciani, aired a special episode dedicated to Mario Schifano, a key figure in the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo, who lived from 1934 to 1998. This episode can be found on RaiPlay and features archival material, like a 1985 interview with Franco Simongini from Artisti d'oggi, along with commentary from critics such as Maurizio Calvesi and Alberto Moravia. It highlights Schifano's creative approaches across various mediums without glorifying him. The opening of La Magnifica Ossessione, a 1985 program by Enrico Ghezzi and Marco Melani, is also showcased. Additionally, his 1969 documentary Umano non umano is available on RaiPlay. An exhibition of his work runs at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome until July 12, 2026, and Aldo Grasso praised the episode in Corriere della Sera.
Key facts
- Blob on RaiTre aired a special episode on Mario Schifano.
- The episode was directed by Paolo Luciani.
- It features archival materials and a 1985 interview with Franco Simongini.
- Contributors include Maurizio Calvesi, Achille Bonito Oliva, Furio Colombo, Goffredo Fofi, Alberto Moravia, and Monica De Bei Schifano.
- Schifano was a central figure of the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo.
- The episode includes the opening credits of La Magnifica Ossessione (1985).
- Schifano's documentary Umano non umano (1969) is available on RaiPlay.
- A Schifano exhibition is at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome until July 12, 2026.
- Aldo Grasso praised the episode in Corriere della Sera.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Schifano
- Franco Simongini
- Maurizio Calvesi
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Furio Colombo
- Goffredo Fofi
- Alberto Moravia
- Monica De Bei Schifano
- Enrico Ghezzi
- Marco Melani
- Carmelo Bene
- Franco Angeli
Institutions
- Blob
- RaiTre
- RaiPlay
- Corriere della Sera
- Scuola di Piazza del Popolo
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Homs