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Radenko Milak's 'Proximity' at Fondazione D'ARC: Watercolors of a Future Not Yet Visible

exhibition · 2026-10-16

On October 16, 2026, Radenko Milak's exhibition titled 'Proximity' was inaugurated at Fondazione D'ARC in Rome, under the curation of Giuliana Benassi. This showcase presents black-and-white watercolors that reinterpret archival images and mass media, drawing from Milak's experiences during the breakup of Yugoslavia. A key piece, 'Umbra ante memoriam,' takes inspiration from Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy.' The arrangement of the artworks resembles a cinematic montage, with a recurring window theme that challenges notions of vision and representation. Benassi highlights connections to Italian art history, while Clara Datti, president of Fondazione D'ARC, commends Milak's fusion of Italian cultural elements. The residency program promotes artistic dialogue, asserting that genuine collecting stems from passion rather than financial motives. 'Proximity' underscores our mediated interaction with the world.

Key facts

  • Radenko Milak's solo exhibition 'Proximity' is curated by Giuliana Benassi at Fondazione D'ARC in Rome.
  • The exhibition opened on October 16, 2026, following Milak's 2026 residency at the foundation.
  • Milak uses black-and-white watercolor to rework archival photographs, film stills, and mass-media images.
  • The central work 'Umbra ante memoriam' draws on the tripartite structure of Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy'.
  • Milak's biography is marked by the dissolution of Yugoslavia and the Balkan wars.
  • The window is a recurring motif, acting as a threshold between visible and hidden.
  • Curator Giuliana Benassi cites Giorgio de Chirico, Jannis Kounellis, and Beato Angelico as art-historical references.
  • Fondazione D'ARC president Clara Datti selected Milak after a personal 'coup de foudre' and emphasizes collecting as pure passion.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Fondazione D'ARC
  • Piero Atchugarry Gallery
  • Cinecittà

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Yugoslavia

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