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Milan Exhibition Features Photographer Who Documented Arte Povera Movement

exhibition · 2026-03-27

An exhibition at Gracis gallery in Milan presents the work of photographer Paolo Mussat Sartor, who captured key figures of the Arte Povera movement. The show includes sixty black-and-white images taken during the 1970s and 1980s, featuring portraits of artists like Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, and Jannis Kounellis. Mussat Sartor, born in Turin in 1947, was an active participant in the movement alongside these artists. The exhibition highlights his collaborative approach, distinguishing his work from mere documentation. Curated by Laura Cherubini, the display also includes some artworks by the featured artists.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Gracis gallery in Milan focuses on photographer Paolo Mussat Sartor
  • Features sixty black-and-white photographs from the 1970s and 1980s
  • Includes portraits of Arte Povera artists such as Giovanni Anselmo and Alighiero Boetti
  • Mussat Sartor was born in Turin in 1947 and participated in the movement
  • Curated by Laura Cherubini with an emphasis on collaborative artistic relationships

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Gracis
  • Galleria Gracis
  • Photo & Contemporary

Locations

  • Milan
  • Turin
  • Italy

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