Brescia Exhibition Showcases 100 Masterpieces from Private Collections
From January 20 to June 10, 2018, Brescia's Palazzo Martinengo is set to unveil a fascinating exhibition titled 'Picasso, de Chirico, Morandi. 100 masterpieces from 19th and 20th-century private collections in Brescia.' Curated by Davide Dotti, the showcase will feature renowned works from masters including Picasso, de Chirico, and Morandi, among others. Visitors will be treated to a comprehensive exploration of art movements, spanning from Neoclassicism to modern styles. The exhibition highlights the distinct preferences of aristocrat and bourgeois collectors, contrasting their admiration for 19th-century art with the allure of Cubism and Futurism found in contemporary pieces.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from January 20 to June 10, 2018 at Palazzo Martinengo, Brescia.
- Curated by Davide Dotti.
- Features 100 masterpieces from private Brescian collections.
- Covers art from Neoclassicism to mid-20th century.
- Includes works by Picasso, de Chirico, Morandi, Balla, Boccioni, Depero, Carrà, De Pisis, Burri, Manzoni, Vedova, and Fontana.
- Highlights two types of collecting: aristocratic (19th-century painting) and bourgeois (contemporary avant-garde).
- Art movements represented: Cubism, Futurism, Metaphysical art, Return to Order, Informel.
- Organized by Amici di Palazzo Martinengo.
Entities
Artists
- Picasso
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Giorgio Morandi
- Giuseppe Balla
- Umberto Boccioni
- Fortunato Depero
- Carlo Carrà
- Filippo de Pisis
- Alberto Burri
- Piero Manzoni
- Emilio Vedova
- Lucio Fontana
- Andrea Appiani
- Giuseppe Basiletti
- Gigola
- Vantini
Institutions
- Palazzo Martinengo
- Amici di Palazzo Martinengo
- Artribune
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy