Ancient Roman Necropolis Hosts Contemporary Art at Villa Lontana
The exhibition 'Archeologi. Archeologia della mente: i metadati di Villa Lontana' is being held at Villa Lontana, a historic venue with a 17th-century garden that features an ancient Roman necropolis containing over 160 tombs dating back to the early 1st century AD. Notable artists such as Larry Achiampong, Elisabetta Benassi, and Barry Flanagan showcase their contemporary works, including video installations and sound art, in dialogue with historical artifacts. A highlight is Benassi's 'Letargo,' displayed in the villa's garage. The show concludes on November 10, 2018, at 4 PM, featuring a lecture performance by Jo Melvin and Vittoria Bonifati.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Archeologi. Archeologia della mente: i metadati di Villa Lontana' at Villa Lontana, Rome.
- The garden contains a Roman necropolis with over 160 tombs from the first half of the 1st century AD.
- Works by 10 artists: Larry Achiampong, Elisabetta Benassi, Alessandro Cicoria, Barry Flanagan, Clementine Keith-Roach, Louise Lawler, Maria Nordman, Sudarshan Shetty, Daniel R. Small, Franco Troiani.
- Elisabetta Benassi's 'Letargo' is a car parked in the villa's garage, previously shown at Magazzino, Rome.
- Finissage on November 10, 2018 at 4 PM with a lecture performance by Jo Melvin.
- Co-curated by Jo Melvin and Vittoria Bonifati.
- Exhibition dates: until November 10, 2018.
- Location: Villa Lontana, Via Cassia 55, 00191 Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Larry Achiampong
- Elisabetta Benassi
- Alessandro Cicoria
- Barry Flanagan
- Clementine Keith-Roach
- Louise Lawler
- Maria Nordman
- Sudarshan Shetty
- Daniel R. Small
- Franco Troiani
- Jo Melvin
- Vittoria Bonifati
- Ilaria Bulgarelli
Institutions
- Villa Lontana
- Magazzino
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Villa Lontana
- Via Cassia 55
- 00191 Roma