Andrea Crespi's 'Metamorfosis' at Madrid's Italian Cultural Institute
The Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid is currently featuring 'Metamorfosis. Las transformaciones de la belleza', an exhibition by Andrea Crespi, curated by Clelia Patella and backed by the FGN Foundation, which will be on display until August 29. This exhibition delves into the evolution of beauty through traditional archetypes and digital techniques, including AI. Born in 1992, Crespi describes his method as 'Neosintesi', merging symbols from Western culture with modern visual rhythms. Notable works include 'Amore & Psiche / Artificial & Physical' (2024) and a significant piece influenced by Canova's Venus and Mars. Crespi has drawn inspiration from Op Art artists and has showcased his work at venues like Times Square, CAFA Art Museum, and Art Dubai. His previous exhibition in Milan, 'Artificial Beauty', concluded in January.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Metamorfosis. Las transformaciones de la belleza' at the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, curated by Clelia Patella, supported by FGN Foundation, runs until August 29.
- Andrea Crespi's work combines classical sculpture and digital technology, including AI, animation, and digital processing.
- Crespi's method is called 'Neosintesi', a synthesis of Western cultural symbols into essential contemporary forms.
- The exhibition includes 'Amore & Psiche / Artificial & Physical' (2024), a reinterpretation of Canova's group with mechanical elements.
- Crespi created a new work inspired by Canova's Venus and Mars at the Prado, as a bridge between Italian culture and Madrid.
- Crespi's optical line patterns originated partly to bypass Instagram's nudity censorship.
- His earlier Milan show 'Artificial Beauty' at Fabbrica del Vapore closed in January, curated by Alisia Viola and Sandie Zanini.
- Crespi presented 'Thetis', a holographic installation, at the 61st Venice Biennale's collateral event 'As Above, So Below'.
- Crespi cites influences from Op Art and kinetic art, including Bruno Munari, Gianni Colombo, Grazia Varisco, and Victor Vasarely.
- Crespi has exhibited at Times Square, CAFA Art Museum in Beijing, and Art Dubai.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Crespi
- Angelo Crespi
- Antonio Canova
- Bruno Munari
- Gianni Colombo
- Grazia Varisco
- Victor Vasarely
- Johann Joachim Winckelmann
- Alberto Sordi
Institutions
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Madrid
- FGN Foundation
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- Grande Brera
- CAFA Art Museum
- Art Dubai
- Prado Museum
- Venice Biennale
- Giubilei Regnani editore
- Time
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice
- Peking
- China
- Times Square
- New York City
- United States