Museo Madre opens third chapter of 'Gli anni' exhibition on contemporary art in Naples
The Museo Madre in Naples has launched 'Gli anni. Capitolo 3', the latest chapter in a series exploring contemporary Neapolitan art history, curated by Eva Fabbris, Marta Federici, Laura Mariano, and Alberta Romano. This exhibition will be on display until October 5, 2026. Its title draws inspiration from Annie Ernaux's book 'Gli anni', which delves into themes of collective memory. Visitors can explore the exhibition across the museum's second floor, entrance, Sala Madre, and part of Sala Colonne. Notable pieces include Thomas Hirschhorn's 'The Green Coffin', Ilya and Emilia Kabakov's 'The Sick Child', and Peter Fischli's 'Dazzalino'. Recent acquisitions include works by Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio, Elisa Giardina Papa, and Jordan Wolfson.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Gli anni. Capitolo 3' at Museo Madre, Naples, runs until October 5, 2026.
- Curated by Eva Fabbris with Marta Federici, Laura Mariano, and Alberta Romano.
- Title references Annie Ernaux's novel 'Gli anni'.
- Show includes Thomas Hirschhorn's 'The Green Coffin' (2006), Ilya and Emilia Kabakov's 'The Sick Child' (2000), and Peter Fischli's 'Dazzalino'.
- New acquisitions: works by Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio, Elisa Giardina Papa, and Jordan Wolfson.
- Lorenzo Coletta reinterprets collection with Nanni Balestrini's 'Tristanoil' (2012).
- Stefania Carlotti debuts ceramic sculptures of crushed hands.
- Three study sections on Helena Kontova's 1993 show, 'Collant' magazine, and Valerio Adami's 2003 Teatro di San Carlo designs.
Entities
Artists
- Annie Ernaux
- Eva Fabbris
- Marta Federici
- Laura Mariano
- Alberta Romano
- Thomas Hirschhorn
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Ilya Kabakov
- Emilia Kabakov
- Peter Fischli
- Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio
- Elisa Giardina Papa
- Jordan Wolfson
- Lorenzo Coletta
- Nanni Balestrini
- Stefania Carlotti
- Hira Nabi
- Carolin Köchling
- Julia Grosse
- Helena Kontova
- Giuseppe Migliore
- Argento
- Giulia Piscitelli
- Valerio Adami
- Francesco Clemente
- Carlo Alfano
- Lucio Amelio
- Rashid Johnson
- Luciano Fabro
Institutions
- Museo Madre
- Galleria Alfonso Artiaco
- Galleria Lia Rumma
- Modern Art Agency
- Teatro di San Carlo
- Museo di Capodimonte
- T293
- Vera Vita Gioia
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
Sources
- Exibart —