Time as Theme in Conversation Piece Part XI at Fondazione Memmo in Rome
Fondazione Memmo in Rome presents 'Affrettati Lentamente,' the eleventh installment of its Conversation Piece series, curated by Marcello Smarrelli. The 2026 exhibition explores artistic interpretations of time, featuring works by five international artists: Alicja Kwade, Enrique Ramírez, Henry Taylor, Prem Sahib, and Paul Maheke. Kwade presents suspended sculptures challenging gravity, Ramírez uses maritime imagery, Taylor offers biographical portraits, while Sahib and Maheke address urban archaeology, gender politics, and colonial memory through pop-influenced installations. The show situates itself within a broader contemporary art tradition examining temporal concepts.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Affrettati Lentamente' is Conversation Piece Part XI at Fondazione Memmo
- Curated by Marcello Smarrelli in 2026
- Features five artists: Alicja Kwade, Enrique Ramírez, Henry Taylor, Prem Sahib, Paul Maheke
- Theme centers on artistic explorations of time
- Show references historical art dealing with temporality, such as works by Kawara and Marclay
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Fondazione Memmo
Locations
- Rome
- Italy