Azelio Corni's Black Vaults in Dialogue with Santa Maria Gualtieri in Pavia
The exhibition titled "Al riparo dal Cielo" (Sheltered from the Sky), honoring the Lombard artist Azelio Corni (1948-2023), is set to move to Pavia following its initial showing at Castello di Vigevano. It will take place at the historic church of Santa Maria Gualtieri from September 5 to October 4, with an opening event on September 5 at 5 pm. Curated by Caterina and Umberto Corni, the display includes works from 2004 that delve into the concepts of home and nature, utilizing black as the exclusive color. Maria Cristina Barbieri, the Councillor for Cultural Policies, conveyed her excitement about featuring Corni's art. The exhibition is free and accessible from Thursday to Sunday, 4 to 8 pm, until October 4.
Fatti principali
- Exhibition 'Al riparo dal Cielo' dedicated to Azelio Corni (1948-2023) opens in Pavia at Santa Maria Gualtieri from September 5 to October 4.
- The show was previously held in the Prima Scuderia of the Castello di Vigevano.
- Curated by the artist's children, Caterina and Umberto Corni.
- Works begun in 2004 feature the form of the vault, referencing home and hearth.
- Black is the sole color used, evoking the archaic world and infinity.
- Central theme is the dialogue between Man and Nature, with architectural forms.
- Antonio Ballarin Denti comments on the progression from void and silence to light and color.
- Maria Cristina Barbieri, Councillor for Cultural Policies of Pavia, praised the exhibition.
- Corni was born in Sesto Calende, studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, and taught at Accademia A.C.M.E. in Novara and Liceo Artistico in Busto Arsizio.
- His works have been exhibited in the US, India, Japan, and Bahrain, and acquired by institutions including UBI Banca.
- Free admission, open Thursday to Sunday, 4-8 pm.
Entità
Artisti
- Azelio Corni
- Caterina Corni
- Umberto Corni
Istituzioni
- Santa Maria Gualtieri
- Castello di Vigevano
- Comune di Pavia
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Accademia A.C.M.E.
- Liceo Artistico di Busto Arsizio
- UBI Banca
Luoghi
- Pavia
- Italy
- Vigevano
- Sesto Calende
- Novara
- Busto Arsizio
- United States
- India
- Japan
- Bahrain
Fonti
- Artslife —