Claudio Verna's 'Beautiful Life' at LABS Contemporary Art

Claudio Verna (Guardiagrele, 1937), a founder of analytical painting, is the subject of the exhibition 'Beautiful Life' at LABS Contemporary Art in Bologna. Curated by Davide Ferri, the show traces Verna's artistic evolution from the 1960s to 2023, featuring works from 1971 to 2023. Two paintings from his early period are included, alongside later pieces that demonstrate his progression. Key motifs include oblique bands, as seen in 'Pittura' (1976) and 'Bone black' (2009), and a consistent rejection of representation, focusing instead on color, line, and form. The exhibition highlights the constants, transformations, and connections across Verna's oeuvre.