Friedrich Kunath's 'Vitello Kunatho' at Tim Van Laere Gallery in Rome
Friedrich Kunath's solo exhibition 'Vitello Kunatho' at Tim Van Laere Gallery in Rome runs until July 4, 2026. The show blends American pop culture, Italian cantautorato, and references to old Hollywood, with works like 'Those Last Cheerful Inches' (2026) and 'Hollywood (Prendila Così)' (2025). Paintings incorporate textual fragments, such as Oasis lyrics, and characters like Snoopy from Peanuts. Kunath, born in Chemnitz in 1974 and based in Los Angeles, draws on his East German childhood and Italian music, including Lucio Battisti, Battiato, and Paolo Conte. The exhibition marks a shift from American disillusionment toward European and personal memories.
Key facts
- Friedrich Kunath's solo exhibition 'Vitello Kunatho' is at Tim Van Laere Gallery in Rome.
- The exhibition runs until July 4, 2026.
- Kunath was born in Chemnitz, Germany in 1974 and works in Los Angeles.
- The show includes works like 'Those Last Cheerful Inches' (2026) and 'Hollywood (Prendila Così)' (2025).
- Paintings reference Italian cantautorato, including Lucio Battisti, Battiato, Nada, Paolo Conte, Gino Paoli, and Andrea Laszlo De Simone.
- Kunath created a mixtape 'The Va Bene Life' for Pace Gallery featuring Italian artists.
- Works incorporate Oasis lyrics and Snoopy from Peanuts.
- The exhibition reflects a shift from American themes to European and childhood memories.
Entities
Artists
- Friedrich Kunath
- Lucio Battisti
- Battiato
- Nada
- Paolo Conte
- Gino Paoli
- Andrea Laszlo De Simone
- Noel Gallagher
- Beatrice Andreani
Institutions
- Tim Van Laere Gallery
- Pace Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Chemnitz
- Germany
- Via Giulia, 98