Ad Reinhardt's Comics and Travelogues on View in Modena
A new exhibition in Modena, Italy, explores the lesser-known graphic and satirical work of American painter Ad Reinhardt (1913–1967), famous for his black monochrome paintings. The show, hosted across two venues—Galleria Civica and Palazzina dei Giardini—draws from the Estate of Ad Reinhardt archives, presenting travel diaries, sketches, slides, and pamphlets. At Galleria Civica, the series 'How to look at…' offers ironic takes on art and its codes; at Palazzina dei Giardini, political cartoons reflect Reinhardt's stance on global changes during the first half of the 20th century. This is the first comprehensive Italian exhibition dedicated to Reinhardt's comic and graphic output.
Key facts
- Ad Reinhardt (1913–1967) is best known for his black paintings.
- The exhibition focuses on Reinhardt's comics and graphic works.
- It is the first comprehensive Italian show on this aspect of Reinhardt.
- Materials include travel diaries, sketches, slides, and pamphlets.
- Archival materials come from the Estate of Ad Reinhardt.
- Galleria Civica displays the 'How to look at…' series.
- Palazzina dei Giardini shows political cartoons.
- The exhibition is held in Modena, Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Ad Reinhardt
Institutions
- Galleria Civica
- Palazzina dei Giardini
- Estate of Ad Reinhardt
Locations
- Modena
- Italy
- Buffalo
- New York