Alessandro Piangiamore's 'Quaranta' at MAGAZZINO in Rome
Alessandro Piangiamore (born 1976 in Enna) presents 'Quaranta' at MAGAZZINO in Rome until October 31, 2016. The exhibition features concrete works created by pouring cement over floral ikebana arrangements in rectangular formworks, then removing the flowers the next day by scraping, blowing, drying, or burning. The artist collects flowers discarded by the market or found on his paths, emphasizing a 'non-choice' of base elements. The contrast between floral lightness and material heaviness is central. The show also includes galvanized iron works and solid crystal sculptures evoking fruits that once decorated a Sicilian cassata cake, the only celebratory symbol hinted at in the title 'Quaranta', consumed as a performative act during the opening. The venue is located at Via dei Prefetti 17.
Key facts
- Alessandro Piangiamore was born in 1976 in Enna.
- The exhibition 'Quaranta' is held at MAGAZZINO in Rome.
- The exhibition runs until October 31, 2016.
- Works are made by pouring cement over floral arrangements in formworks.
- Flowers are removed after cement dries, leaving imprints and color residues.
- The artist collects discarded or found flowers.
- The show includes galvanized iron works and solid crystal sculptures.
- Crystal sculptures evoke fruits from a Sicilian cassata cake, consumed during the opening.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Piangiamore
Institutions
- MAGAZZINO
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Enna
- Via dei Prefetti 17