Ruben Montini's "Orizzonte d'amore" at Galleria Gaburro, Verona
At Galleria Gaburro in Verona, "Orizzonte d'amore" marks the inaugural solo exhibition of Ruben Montini (born 1986, Oristano), under the curation of Oscarito Sanchez. This exhibition delves into themes of identity and vulnerability, particularly within LGBTQIA+ contexts. It features the performance "Dai miei seni piange l'amore" (2026), where Montini immerses himself within a sculpture inspired by the Madonna della Misericordia, exposing his body to piercings. The display showcases a sculptural bust, drawings, video, pierced artworks, and embroidered photos. Notable pieces include "Ninna Nanna, Sogni d'Oro" (2026), illustrating a same-sex family, and "Lettera a un* bambin* che non avrò mai" (2026), which uses laundry to evoke absence. The gallery is located at Via dei Mutilati 7/a, opposite the Palazzo dei Mutilati, reflecting the rising tensions of right-wing politics.
Key facts
- "Orizzonte d'amore" is Ruben Montini's first solo exhibition at Galleria Gaburro in Verona.
- The exhibition is curated by Oscarito Sanchez.
- Ruben Montini was born in 1986 in Oristano.
- The performance "Dai miei seni piange l'amore" (2026) took place at the gallery's Milan venue months before the Verona opening.
- The show includes "Ninna Nanna, Sogni d'Oro" (2026), a monumental textile work depicting a homosexual couple with a child.
- "Lettera a un* bambin* che non avrò mai" (2026) is displayed in the outdoor space and uses hanging laundry as a sign of absence.
- "LUPA" (2016) is shown on the underground floor and documents a performance simulating breasts.
- The gallery is located at Via dei Mutilati 7/a, opposite the Palazzo dei Mutilati, a fascist-era architectural symbol.
Entities
Artists
- Ruben Montini
- Oscarito Sanchez
- Nicolò Bruno
- Prinz Gholam
- Karol Radzisewski
- Vittoria Mascellaro
Institutions
- Galleria Gaburro
- Prometeo Gallery
- Artribune
- Teatro Marittimo di Villa Adriana
- NABA
- Università degli Studi di Milano
Locations
- Verona
- Italy
- Oristano
- Milan
- Via dei Mutilati 7/a
- Palazzo dei Mutilati
- Tivoli