Carlo Zinelli's Art Brut Takes Over Palazzo Te in Mantua
A dossier exhibition at Palazzo Te in Mantua showcases 32 works on paper by Carlo Zinelli (1916–1974), an Italian Art Brut exponent. The show, produced by the Municipality of Mantua, Palazzo Te, and Fondazione Cariverona Cultura, runs until June 9. Most works are double-sided, and 26 are displayed to allow viewing of both sides. Zinelli's technique involved covering the entire sheet. A catalog published by Corraini Editore includes essays by Luca Massimo Barbero and Lorenza Roverato. In autumn 2019, the exhibition will move to Palazzo Pellegrini in Verona.
Key facts
- Carlo Zinelli (1916–1974) is the subject of a dossier exhibition at Palazzo Te in Mantua.
- The exhibition presents 32 works on paper, mostly double-sided.
- It is produced by the Municipality of Mantua, Palazzo Te, and Fondazione Cariverona Cultura.
- The show runs until June 9.
- 26 works are displayed to allow viewing of both front and back.
- Zinelli habitually worked on the entire surface of the sheet.
- A catalog is published by Corraini Editore with essays by Luca Massimo Barbero and Lorenza Roverato.
- The exhibition will move to Palazzo Pellegrini in Verona in autumn 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Zinelli
Institutions
- Palazzo Te
- Comune di Mantova
- Fondazione Cariverona Cultura
- Corraini Editore
- Palazzo Pellegrini
Locations
- Mantua
- Italy
- Verona