Arturo Martini's Florence Ties Celebrated at Museo Novecento

The exhibition 'Solo. Arturo Martini e Firenze' at Museo Novecento in Florence, curated by Eva Francioli and Stefania Rispoli, runs until November 14. It highlights the sculptor's deep connection with the Tuscan city through letters, newspaper pages, images, and artworks. Born in Treviso in 1889, Martini is known for his essay 'Scultura lingua morta,' yet his works like 'La moglie del marinaio' (1931) and 'Le Collegiali' (1927-1931) demonstrate vibrant storytelling. The show documents his participation in the 1922 Fiorentina Primaverile, introduced by Alberto Savinio, and a 1931 double solo exhibition with Primo Conti at Palazzo Spini Feroni's Galleria Bellini. His friendship with poet Roberto Papi and encounters with intellectuals like Ardengo Soffici are also explored. Key collectors include Alberto Della Ragione, who donated 241 works in 1970, the Contini Bonacossi family, and musician Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco. The exhibition is part of the 'Solo' series started in 2018, focusing on major artists.