Deux: Maria Noppen de Matteis and Cristina Funes-Noppen in Dialogue at Museo Castromediano di Lecce
At Museo Castromediano in Lecce, the exhibition titled Deux showcases the works of Maria Noppen de Matteis and her daughter, Cristina Funes-Noppen. Curated by Maria Donata Bologna and Maria Francesca Coppola, the exhibition delves into the Pythagorean significance of the number two, highlighting themes of openness and dialogue. Noppen de Matteis, originally from Tiggiano and an alumna of Accademia di Brera, explores the transformation of the female form and nature. Meanwhile, Funes-Noppen, a writer and diplomat, weaves African cultural motifs into her creations. The exhibition features collaborative works made posthumously by Funes-Noppen following Noppen de Matteis's passing in 2013. It is open until 7 January 2027, with free entry, located at Viale Gallipoli 31, Lecce.
Fatti principali
- Deux is curated by Maria Donata Bologna and Maria Francesca Coppola at the Museo Castromediano di Lecce
- The exhibition pairs Maria Noppen de Matteis with her daughter Cristina Funes-Noppen
- The title refers to the Pythagorean symbolism of two as the first even number, associated with dialogue and openness
- Maria Noppen de Matteis was born in Tiggiano in the Salento and trained at the Accademia di Brera
- Cristina Funes-Noppen is a diplomat and writer as well as an artist
- Works made with four hands complete the mother's painting posthumously after her death in 2013
- The exhibition closes on 7 January 2027
- Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00–20.00, with free admission at Viale Gallipoli 31, Lecce
Entità
Artisti
- Maria Noppen de Matteis
- Cristina Funes-Noppen
- Maria Donata Bologna
- Maria Francesca Coppola
- Domenico Gnoli
Istituzioni
- Museo Castromediano di Lecce
- Accademia di Brera
- segnonline.it
- Museo Castromediano
Luoghi
- Lecce
- Italy
- Tiggiano
- Salento
- Europe
- United States
- India
- Kenya