Casa delle Muse: Montemurro's Hidden Museum Dedicated to Leonardo Sinisgalli
In December 2008, the Casa delle Muse was inaugurated by the Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli in Montemurro, Italy, commemorating the poet's 100th birthday. This museum is situated in the family residence acquired in 1920 and highlights Sinisgalli's multifaceted contributions. Born in 1908 and passing away in 1981, Sinisgalli was not only a poet but also a mathematician and filmmaker. The museum includes various themed rooms, a gallery for temporary exhibitions, and works by notable friends such as Giulio Turcato and Franco Gentilini. Personal artifacts are displayed in the 'Focolare degli affetti,' while the library houses over 4,000 books. Visitors can enjoy free guided tours, and the museum is part of Acamm, showcasing exhibitions from different artists. Sinisgalli established 'Civiltà delle macchine' in 1953.
Key facts
- Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli established December 2008
- Casa delle Muse museum opened in Montemurro
- Museum housed in Sinisgalli's family home purchased in 1920
- Foundation collaboration: Comune di Montemurro, province of Potenza, Regione Basilicata, Fondazione Banco di Napoli
- Leonardo Sinisgalli born 1908 in Montemurro, died 1981 in Rome
- Museum features works by Giulio Turcato, Domenico Cantatore, Franco Gentilini, Lorenzo Guerrini, Bruno Caruso
- Library contains over 4,000 volumes
- Free guided tours offered by foundation
- Giuseppe Appella described Sinisgalli's criticism as 'violent praise and subtle demolition'
- Acamm consortium includes Aliano, Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea, Moliterno, Montemurro
- Exhibitions featured Guido Strazza, Mario Cresci, Fausto Melotti, Kengiro Azuma, Antonietta Raphaël Mafai, Assadour
- Sinisgalli founded 'Civiltà delle macchine' magazine in 1953
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo Sinisgalli
- Giulio Turcato
- Domenico Cantatore
- Franco Gentilini
- Lorenzo Guerrini
- Bruno Caruso
- Giuseppe Appella
- Antonio Donghi
- Scipione
- Guido Strazza
- Mario Cresci
- Fausto Melotti
- Kengiro Azuma
- Antonietta Raphaël Mafai
- Assadour
Institutions
- Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
- Comune di Montemurro
- Provincia di Potenza
- Regione Basilicata
- Fondazione Banco di Napoli
- Casa delle Muse
- Acamm
- GABA.MC
- Artribune
Locations
- Montemurro
- Italy
- Potenza
- Basilicata
- Rome
- America
- Aliano
- Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea
- Moliterno
- Macerata