Bizhan Bassiri Opens Foundation in Umbria
Founded in July 2020 and officially opened on October 16, 2021, the Fondazione Bassiri is situated in a 4,300 square meter former industrial warehouse in Fabro, Umbria. Iranian artist Bizhan Bassiri (born Tehran, 1954) established the foundation to safeguard his artistic journey and promote his theoretical framework, Magmatic Thought (1984–2021). The collection features telluric shapes, stainless steel mirrors, and meteorites. Bassiri, alongside vice president Camilla Cionini Visani, oversees the foundation, which is supported by a Scientific Committee led by Bruno Corà. Its goals encompass multidisciplinary projects, educational initiatives, and partnerships with cultural organizations. A key component is the Archivio Bizhan Bassiri, which houses 32 pieces titled "Erme." Meanwhile, Corà is curating Bassiri's installation "Dimora della sorte" in Città della Pieve.
Key facts
- Fondazione Bassiri inaugurated October 16, 2021 in Fabro, Umbria
- Founded by artist Bizhan Bassiri, born in Tehran 1954, in Italy since 1975
- Located in a former industrial warehouse over 4,300 square meters
- Preserves works representing Bassiri's artistic evolution and Magmatic Thought
- Magmatic Thought originated in 1984, manifesto 1984–2021
- Scientific Committee chaired by Bruno Corà, includes Michelle Coudray, Thierry Dufrene, Lars Muller, Nicola Sani
- Core archive includes 32 works titled 'Erme'
- Installation 'Dimora della sorte' at Duomo of Città della Pieve curated by Bruno Corà
Entities
Artists
- Bizhan Bassiri
- Jannis Kounellis
- Bruno Corà
- Perugino
- Il Pomarancio
Institutions
- Fondazione Bassiri
- Archivio Bizhan Bassiri
- Bornholm Art Museum
- Fondazione Accademia Musicale Chigiana
- FB Editori
- Paris Nanterre University
- Artribune
Locations
- Fabro
- Umbria
- Italy
- Tehran
- Iran
- San Casciano
- Tuscany
- Città della Pieve
- Denmark
- Paris
- France