150th anniversary celebrations for Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1868–1907), renowned posthumously for his iconic work 'Il Quarto Stato' (1901), is being honored on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary through exhibitions in Volpedo and Milan. The exhibition 'Capolavori che ritornano' is hosted at his former home-studio in Volpedo from September 1–30, featuring late 19th and early 20th-century pieces, including 'Il mediatore Giani', 'Biancheria al sole', 'Prato fiorito', 'Autoritratto', and 'Membra stanche'. Organized by the Associazione Pellizza, in partnership with the Comune di Volpedo and Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona, it also includes a theatrical performance, 'Caro amico pittore', which debuted on July 28 and will return in September. In Milan, two exhibitions, 'Pellizza da Volpedo. Oltre l’immagine' at Gallerie Maspes and 'Pellizza da Volpedo. Divisionismo e divisionisti' at Enrico Gallerie, will run from October 12 to December 22, the latter juxtaposing Pellizza with Divisionist luminaries like Giovanni Segantini and others. A collaborative catalogue featuring contributions from Aurora Scotti Tosini, Thierry Radelet, and Monica Vinardi will also be released.
Key facts
- Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo was born July 28, 1868, in Volpedo, Italy.
- He died June 14, 1907, in Volpedo.
- His most famous work is 'Il Quarto Stato' (1901), housed at Museo del Novecento in Milan.
- The 150th anniversary celebrations include exhibitions in Volpedo and Milan.
- In Volpedo, 'Capolavori che ritornano' runs September 1–30 at Casa Studio Via Rosano.
- Works exhibited include 'Il mediatore Giani', 'Biancheria al sole', 'Prato fiorito', 'Autoritratto', and 'Membra stanche'.
- The exhibition is organized by Associazione Pellizza, Comune di Volpedo, and Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona.
- A theatrical piece 'Caro amico pittore' based on Pellizza's letters premiered July 28 and will be repeated in September.
- In Milan, 'Pellizza da Volpedo. Oltre l’immagine' at Gallerie Maspes runs October 12–December 22.
- In Milan, 'Pellizza da Volpedo. Divisionismo e divisionisti' at Enrico Gallerie runs October 12–December 22.
- The Divisionism exhibition compares Pellizza with Giovanni Segantini, Angelo Morbelli, Cesare Maggi, Emilio Longoni, Carlo Fornara, Vittore Grubicy, Gaetano Previati, and Plinio Nomellini.
- A joint catalogue will feature contributions from Aurora Scotti Tosini, Thierry Radelet, and Monica Vinardi.
- Pellizza studied at Accademia di Brera in Milan, Accademia di San Luca in Rome, and in Florence and Naples.
- Poet Giovanni Cena predicted the lasting significance of 'Il Quarto Stato'.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
- Giovanni Segantini
- Angelo Morbelli
- Cesare Maggi
- Emilio Longoni
- Carlo Fornara
- Vittore Grubicy
- Gaetano Previati
- Plinio Nomellini
Institutions
- Associazione Pellizza
- Comune di Volpedo
- Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona
- Gallerie Maspes
- Enrico Gallerie
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Museo del Novecento
- Accademia di Brera
- Accademia di San Luca
- Gallerie Enrico
- Galleria Pesaro
Locations
- Volpedo
- Italy
- Milan
- Casa Studio Via Rosano, Volpedo
- Gallerie Maspes, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 45, Milan
- Enrico Gallerie, Via Senato, 45, Milan
- Rome
- Florence
- Naples
- Milano
- Italia