Alfredo Jaar's Gramsci Posters Invade Rome
Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar has transformed Rome with striking green and red posters reflecting a poignant quote by Antonio Gramsci regarding societal upheaval. This installation is part of the "La Strada. Dove si crea il mondo" exhibition at MAXXI, which runs until April 28, 2019. The thought-provoking posters, on display across various billboards until December 24, 2018, are also offered for free at the museum. Jaar's artwork, inspired by the resurgence of fascism, features a compelling translation of Gramsci's words. The exhibition also showcases works by Jeremy Deller and Liu Qingyuan, adding to its cultural significance.
Key facts
- Alfredo Jaar created posters with a Gramsci quote for Rome
- Posters are green and red with white text
- Quote: 'Il vecchio mondo sta morendo. Quello nuovo tarda a comparire. E in questo chiaroscuro nascono i mostri'
- Posters on municipal billboards until December 24, 2018
- Posters freely distributed at MAXXI museum
- Part of exhibition 'La Strada. Dove si crea il mondo' at MAXXI until April 28, 2019
- Exhibition includes Jeremy Deller's performance 'How to leave Facebook'
- Exhibition includes Liu Qingyuan's wallpaper 'The Streets of the Story'
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Jaar
- Jeremy Deller
- Liu Qingyuan
- Robin Rhode
- Antonio Gramsci
Institutions
- MAXXI
- Mercato Testaccio
- Galleria Alberto Sordi
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Piazza Vittorio
- San Giovanni Metro C station
- Piazza Vittorio Metro A station