Antonio Marras, fashion designer turned artist, debuts at Massimo Minini gallery
Fashion designer Antonio Marras, known for his multidisciplinary practice influenced by Maria Lai and Carol Rama, will hold his first solo exhibition at Galleria Massimo Minini in Brescia starting November 25, 2017. The show, titled 'seipersei,' features a selection of works chosen by Minini, including new pieces created specifically for the gallery, such as a portrait of Minini and a wall installation with wallpaper and brush interventions. The exhibition culminates in a performance titled 'Mio cuore io sto soffrendo, cosa posso fare per te?' at Ex Cantine Folonari, marking Marras's debut in performance art. The collaboration began unexpectedly when Minini visited Marras's retrospective at Triennale di Milano in 2016 and spontaneously proposed the exhibition. Marras will also produce an artist's book based on photos of his hands taken by Minini.
Key facts
- Antonio Marras is a fashion designer from Alghero, born in 1961.
- The exhibition 'seipersei' opens November 25, 2017, at Galleria Massimo Minini in Brescia.
- Marras created a portrait of Massimo Minini for the show.
- A wall installation with wallpaper and brush interventions was made on site.
- The performance 'Mio cuore io sto soffrendo, cosa posso fare per te?' will be held at Ex Cantine Folonari on the opening night.
- The performance involves 20 actors and is Marras's first performance piece.
- Marras was influenced by Maria Lai and Carol Rama, having worked as their apprentice.
- The collaboration started after Minini saw Marras's retrospective at Triennale di Milano.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Marras
- Maria Lai
- Carol Rama
- Massimo Minini
Institutions
- Galleria Massimo Minini
- Triennale di Milano
- Ex Cantine Folonari
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Alghero
- Milan