Arte Povera's Performative Side Explored in Saint-Étienne Exhibition
The "Entrare nell’opera: azioni e processi nell’arte povera" exhibition is on display at the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole, curated by Alexandre Quoi in partnership with Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein. This showcase emphasizes the performative elements of the Italian Arte Povera movement, featuring fourteen artists such as Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, and Jannis Kounellis. Research conducted by Christiane Meyer-Stoll has facilitated direct loans and access to unpublished materials. The exhibition is organized into four sections and includes performances from Marisa Merz and Michelangelo Pistoletto, reflecting the cultural backdrop of Rome and Turin during the 1960s and 1970s. A highlight is Giulio Paolini's "Apoteosi di Omero." It will be open until May 3, 2020.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Entrare nell’opera: azioni e processi nell’arte povera' at Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole.
- Curated by Alexandre Quoi in coproduction with Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.
- First exhibition focusing on the performative aspect of Arte Povera.
- Features 14 artists: Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Luciano Fabro, Jannis Kounellis, Eliseo Mattiacci, Mario Merz, Marisa Merz, Giulio Paolini, Pino Pascali, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Emilio Prini, Gilberto Zorio.
- Six of the artists are still alive.
- Research led by Christiane Meyer-Stoll with direct contact with artists, heirs, gallerists, photographers, and scholars.
- Exhibition has four sections: 'Teatro', 'Tempo e Luogo', 'Azioni', 'Entrare nell'opera'.
- Includes documentation of performances by Marisa Merz, Emilio Prini, Luciano Fabro, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and Jannis Kounellis.
- References cultural context of Rome and Turin, including L'Attico gallery and Piper Club.
- Notable works: Giulio Paolini's 'Apoteosi di Omero' (1970-71), Kounellis's 'Senza Titolo, 12 cavalli' (1969), Boetti's 'Mettere al mondo il mondo'.
- Some works will be activated on specific dates.
- Exhibition runs until May 3, 2020.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Anselmo
- Alighiero Boetti
- Pier Paolo Calzolari
- Luciano Fabro
- Jannis Kounellis
- Eliseo Mattiacci
- Mario Merz
- Marisa Merz
- Giulio Paolini
- Pino Pascali
- Giuseppe Penone
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Emilio Prini
- Gilberto Zorio
- Simone Forti
- Trisha Brown
- Yvonne Rainer
- Fabio Sargentini
- Clino Trini Castelli
- Ettore Sottsass
- Caravaggio
- Lucio Fontana
- Jerzy Grotowski
Institutions
- Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole
- Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
- Fondazione Marconi
- L'Attico
- Piper Club
- Artribune
Locations
- Saint-Priest-en-Jarez
- France
- Saint-Étienne
- Liechtenstein
- Vaduz
- Italy
- Rome
- Turin
- Munich
- Monaco
- Nocera