Alberto Burri's Mitchell-Innes & Nash Exhibition Highlights Postwar Material Innovation
At 534 West 26th Street in New York, Mitchell-Innes & Nash is showcasing the works of Alberto Burri until January 19, presenting the first extensive survey of his career in over 20 years. Burri (1915-1995) was known for his innovative use of materials such as burlap, plastics, and industrial particle board, which significantly impacted Arte Povera and American Abstract Expressionism. Key pieces include "Sacco 2" (1954) and "Rosso Plastica LA" (1966). His "Cretto" series (1971-73) serves as a tribute to the town of Gibellina, devastated by the 1968 earthquake. The late "Gold Cretto" (1993) is made of gold glazed ceramic. Notably, Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly visited Burri in 1953. This exhibition aligns with the Guggenheim's retrospective "Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting," running until January 6, 2016.
Key facts
- Alberto Burri exhibition at Mitchell-Innes & Nash ran until January 19
- First New York career overview in over 20 years
- Burri pioneered use of burlap, plastics, and industrial materials
- Influenced Arte Povera and American Abstract Expressionism
- Notable works included "Sacco 2" (1954) and "Rosso Plastica LA" (1966)
- Burri created earthwork memorial in Gibellina, Sicily after 1968 earthquake
- Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly visited Burri's studio in 1953
- Burri was interned in Hereford, Texas during WWII where he began painting
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Burri
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Cy Twombly
- Joseph Beuys
- Luciano Fontana
- Robert Smithson
Institutions
- Mitchell-Innes & Nash
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- New York Sun
- artcritical.com
Locations
- New York
- United States
- 534 West 26th Street
- Italy
- Sicily
- Gibellina
- Hereford
- Texas
- Tangiers
- Russia