Pondus100copie: Artist Books in a Limited Edition of 100 at Galleria Bonelli
From September 24 to 26, 2020, the Galleria Giovanni Bonelli in Milan will showcase pondus100copie, a collection of artist books established in 2016 by Silvia Barbieri and Massimo Kaufmann. Each book, limited to an edition of 100, is signed and numbered, featuring contributions from 16 artists, including Stefano Arienti, Gabriele Arruzzo, and Alberto Zanchetta. The launch of a new essay series includes 'Quattro Saggi' by Giorgio Verzotti and 'Cezanniana' by Alberto Zanchetta. Kaufmann notes that 'pondus,' which means 'weight' in Latin, connects to his previous artwork, symbolized by a small weight in the logo. Unique designs by Lorenzo Fioranelli and Lucrezia Zaffarano adorn each book. Future endeavors aim to publish works by Michelangelo Buonarroti, prioritizing friendship over profit.
Key facts
- Pondus100copie was founded in 2016 by Silvia Barbieri and Massimo Kaufmann.
- Each book is limited to 100 numbered and signed copies.
- The exhibition runs from September 24 to 26, 2020, at Galleria Giovanni Bonelli in Milan.
- 16 artists are featured, including Alessandro Mendini, Stefano Arienti, and Giovanni Frangi.
- A new essay series launches with titles by Giorgio Verzotti and Alberto Zanchetta.
- The name 'pondus' means 'weight' in Latin, referencing Kaufmann's earlier art.
- Kaufmann wrote the text for Mendini's book at Mendini's request.
- Mendini's mosaic-covered head sculpture will be shown at MADRE in Naples.
- Subscribers adopt a number and keep it for all volumes.
- Revenue covers printing and postage; any surplus goes to champagne.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Kaufmann
- Silvia Barbieri
- Francesco Matteo Cataluccio
- Stefano Arienti
- Gabriele Arruzzo
- Alberto Zanchetta
- Luigi Carboni
- Giovanni Frangi
- Sebastiano Guerrera
- Eckeardt Fuchs
- Alessandro Roma
- Serse
- Alessandro Mendini
- Ivano Sossella
- Maria Morganti
- Giuseppe Gallo
- Carlo Spoldi
- Angelo Mosca
- Marco Trinca Colonel
- Giorgio Verzotti
- Paul Cézanne
- Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Hans Hartung
- Lucio Fontana
- Piero Manzoni
- Giuseppe Pascali
- Fulvia Mendini
Institutions
- Galleria Giovanni Bonelli
- pondus100copie
- MADRE (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina)
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Naples
- Via Porro Lambertenghi 6, 20159 Milan