Claudia Wieser's Roman Exhibition Blends Islamic Art and Pontecorvo's Cinema
Claudia Wieser's exhibition at Studio Sales in Rome merges ancient Islamic civilization with the cinematic universe of Gillo Pontecorvo. The show features colorful geometric drawings that pay homage to Islamic art, the meditative courtyards of madrasas, traditional village squares (djemaa), and the intimacy of cube-shaped houses. These works evoke the same Algerian backdrop that witnessed the war depicted by Pontecorvo, with film stills symbolizing the meeting and clash of two civilizations. Wood and ceramic sculptures explore spatial relationships, complementing the drawings' geometries. The exhibition creates a rarefied atmosphere reminiscent of a desert summer afternoon.
Key facts
- Claudia Wieser was born in Freilassing in 1973.
- The exhibition is held at Studio Sales in Rome.
- The show combines ancient Islamic civilization with Gillo Pontecorvo's cinema.
- Drawings feature geometric patterns inspired by Islamic art and architecture.
- Works reference madrasa courtyards, djemaa squares, and cube-shaped houses.
- Film stills from Pontecorvo's work are included.
- Sculptures are made of wood and ceramic.
- The exhibition was reviewed by Niccolò Lucarelli.
Entities
Artists
- Claudia Wieser
- Gillo Pontecorvo
Institutions
- Studio Sales
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Freilassing
- Algeria