Abstract Cabinet Exhibition at Florence's Galleria Secci
The Galleria Secci in Florence presents 'The Abstract Cabinet,' a group exhibition exploring abstract art through minimalist form and reduced color. The show features works by Aldo Chaparro, Blair Thurman, Katja Strunz, and Michael Staniak. Chaparro's totemic sculpture synthesizes the essence of the sensible world with orthogonal and diagonal lines. Thurman and Strunz incorporate recycled materials and disused objects into sinuous forms, evoking autobiographical memories. Staniak's layered plaster works suggest mysterious natural landscapes. The exhibition references the historical Cabinet des curiosités, uncovering hidden aspects of reality.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Abstract Cabinet' at Galleria Secci in Florence
- Features artists Aldo Chaparro, Blair Thurman, Katja Strunz, Michael Staniak
- Focus on minimalism, reduced color, and formal investigation
- Chaparro's sculpture uses orthogonal and diagonal lines
- Thurman and Strunz use recycled materials and disused objects
- Staniak creates layered plaster works suggesting natural landscapes
- Exhibition references the Cabinet des curiosités
- Curated by Niccolò Lucarelli
Entities
Artists
- Aldo Chaparro
- Blair Thurman
- Katja Strunz
- Michael Staniak
- Niccolò Lucarelli
Institutions
- Galleria Secci
Locations
- Florence
- Italy