Artribune's 2016 Top Ten Most-Read Articles
The annual list of the ten most-read articles for 2016 by Artribune features Mauro Pallotta's mural of Pope Francis in Rome, which was erased due to actions taken by Mayor Virginia Raggi and culture assessor Luca Bergamo. In Bologna, the removal of street art by Blu and Ericailcane for a curated exhibition sparked public protests. Edoardo Tresoldi created a wire mesh replica of the paleo-Christian Basilica of Siponto in Puglia. Virginia Raggi expressed concerns over the expenses related to Massimiliano Fuksas's 'Nuvola' convention center. A documentary about Hieronymus Bosch was shown in Italian theaters, while aerial photography captured Christo's 'The Floating Piers.' Joseph Grima's installation 'Arcipelago di Ocno' featured seven floating platforms. Spike Jonze directed a commercial for Kenzo, and Anish Kapoor held a solo exhibition at MACRO Rome. Luca Bergamo's role as culture assessor was also highlighted.
Key facts
- Mauro Pallotta's mural of Pope Francis in Rome was erased after political intervention.
- Street art by Blu and Ericailcane was removed from walls in Bologna for a curated exhibition.
- Edoardo Tresoldi reconstructed the Basilica of Siponto with a wire mesh structure.
- Virginia Raggi criticized the cost of Fuksas's 'Nuvola' in Rome.
- A documentary on Hieronymus Bosch screened in Italian cinemas in December 2016.
- Christo's 'The Floating Piers' on Lake Iseo used 200,000 polyethylene cubes.
- Joseph Grima's 'Arcipelago di Ocno' in Mantua involved seven floating platforms.
- Spike Jonze directed a Kenzo perfume commercial with Margaret Qualley.
- Anish Kapoor exhibited at MACRO Rome after over 10 years.
- Luca Bergamo became Rome's culture assessor in 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Mauro Pallotta
- Blu
- Ericailcane
- Edoardo Tresoldi
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Christo
- Joseph Grima
- Spike Jonze
- Margaret Qualley
- Anish Kapoor
- Massimiliano Fuksas
- Luca Bergamo
- Virginia Raggi
- Roversi Monaco
- Luca Ciancabilla
- Christian Omodeo
- Sam Spiegel
- Ape Drums
Institutions
- Artribune
- MACRO Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma
- Reggia di Versailles
- Museo del Prado
- Kenzo
- Movimento 5 Stelle
- Comune di Roma
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Bologna
- Puglia
- Siponto
- Manfredonia
- Lake Iseo
- Mantua
- Madrid
- Spain