Antonio Barrese's Experimental Art on View in Milan
In Milan, the Fondazione Sozzani is presenting a retrospective exhibition of Antonio Barrese (b. 1945), a 77-year-old artist whose career has been pivotal in Italian art history. Initially part of the Gruppo MID, Barrese later sought his own artistic path. Over the course of nearly sixty years, he has delved into kinetic art, design, visual storytelling, education, and experimental film. The exhibition showcases pieces that reflect his unique artistic voice and invites audience interaction through his innovative devices. Key themes include the creation of images and abstract visuals linked to 20th-century avant-garde movements. Barrese's work connects art with science, as seen in his Stroboscopic Light Interference Generators and recent environmental projects like FlowingRiver_RioAmazonas, which explore "new possibilities to the impossible."
Key facts
- Antonio Barrese was born in Milan in 1945.
- He started his career with the Gruppo MID (Mutamento Immagine Dimensione).
- The exhibition is held at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan.
- The show spans two floors at Corso Como.
- Barrese's work includes kinetic art, design, Visual Narrative, and experimental cinema.
- The exhibition features Stroboscopic Light Interference Generators, Tracing Generators, and Flashing Interference Generators.
- Recent works include environmental pieces and FlowingRiver_RioAmazonas.
- The artist's research emphasizes chance and the philosophy of doubt.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Barrese
Institutions
- Fondazione Sozzani
- Gruppo MID (Mutamento Immagine Dimensione)
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Corso Como