Pietro Finelli: From Frankfurt to Mestre, Two Exhibitions on Memory, Cinema, and the City
Pietro Finelli, an Italian artist, is set to unveil two exhibitions in Germany and Italy. His work 'Calling Walter Benjamin' will be displayed at the Frankfurter KunstSäule in Frankfurt from September 4 to October 22, drawing inspiration from philosopher Walter Benjamin and the city as a repository of memories. The installation incorporates the Hebrew term 'Zakhor,' meaning 'remember.' Simultaneously, 'Noir Time' will be showcased at the M9 – Museo del '900 in Mestre from September 19 to November 15, under the curation of Maria Fratelli. This exhibition highlights Hollywood noir, featuring a range of paintings from his 'golden period' to contemporary pieces, alongside screenings of four classic films: Fritz Lang's 'The Woman in the Window,' Otto Preminger's 'Laura,' Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' and Yasujiro Ozu's 'Sono yo no tsuma.'
Key facts
- Pietro Finelli presents 'Calling Walter Benjamin' at Frankfurter KunstSäule, Frankfurt, from September 4 to October 22.
- The Frankfurt exhibition is part of the World Design Capital – Design for Democracy program.
- The work references Walter Benjamin and includes the Hebrew word 'Zakhor' (remember).
- Finelli's 'Noir Time' opens at M9 – Museo del '900 in Mestre from September 19 to November 15.
- 'Noir Time' is curated by Maria Fratelli and realized with Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan.
- The Mestre exhibition focuses on Hollywood noir and includes paintings from the 'golden period' (1990s) and recent works.
- Four films are screened: 'The Woman in the Window' (Fritz Lang), 'Laura' (Otto Preminger), 'Vertigo' (Alfred Hitchcock), and 'Sono yo no tsuma' (Yasujiro Ozu).
- Both exhibitions explore the relationship between cinema, memory, and the city.
Entities
Artists
- Pietro Finelli
- Walter Benjamin
- Fritz Lang
- Otto Preminger
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Yasujiro Ozu
Institutions
- Frankfurter KunstSäule
- M9 – Museo del '900
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- World Design Capital
Locations
- Frankfurt
- Germany
- Mestre
- Italy
- Milan