Clemen Parrocchetti Rediscovered in Three Exhibitions Across Italy and Abroad
In 2025, AR/GE Kunst in Bolzano unveiled the inaugural institutional exhibition honoring Italian artist Clemen Parrocchetti (1923–2016), nearly a decade following her passing. Curated by Marco Scotini, Francesca Verga, and Zasha Colah, the exhibition titled "À jour" will be on display until February 15, emphasizing her 1970s pieces that explore women's labor and feminist issues. Simultaneously, "Facile Ironia" at MAMbo in Bologna features Parrocchetti's works "Emancipata col matrimonio" (1974) and "Ultima alternativa = Potere vedovile." Her earlier recognition included participation in "Il Soggetto Imprevisto 1978 Arte e Femminismo in Italia" at FM Arte Contemporanea in 2019. Parrocchetti graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in 1955 and held her first exhibition in 1957. A significant retrospective, "Oggetti di cultura femminile," is set to launch in September 2025 at Museo Novecento in Florence.
Key facts
- First institutional exhibition of Clemen Parrocchetti opened in 2025 at AR/GE Kunst, Bolzano.
- Exhibition 'À jour' runs until February 15, curated by Marco Scotini, Francesca Verga, Zasha Colah.
- Focus on 1970s works addressing women's labor and feminist issues.
- Small focus at MAMbo in Bologna within 'Facile Ironia' exhibition.
- 2019 recognition in 'Il Soggetto Imprevisto 1978 Arte e Femminismo in Italia' at FM Arte Contemporanea.
- Parrocchetti participated in 1978 Biennale Arte di Venezia with Gruppo Femminista Immagine di Varese.
- Born in Milan 1923, died 2016; studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, graduated 1955.
- First exhibition at Galleria Spotorno, Milan, 1957.
- Soft sculptures predate Louise Bourgeois's work.
- Influenced by Lotta Femminista di Padova and Silvia Federici.
- Produced large tapestries in the 1980s.
- Later works feature insects and deafness motifs.
- March 2025 exhibition at FRAC – Lorraine, Metz.
- September 2025 retrospective at Museo Novecento, Florence, titled 'Oggetti di cultura femminile'.
- Retrospective curated by Marco Scotini and Stefania Rispoli, artistic direction Sergio Risaliti.
Entities
Artists
- Clemen Parrocchetti
- Marco Scotini
- Francesca Verga
- Zasha Colah
- Lorenzo Balbi
- Caterina Molteni
- Raffaella Perna
- Mirella Bentivoglio
- Milli Gandini
- Mariuccia Secol
- Louise Bourgeois
- Carla Lonzi
- Silvia Federici
- Maria Rosa della Costa
- Leopoldina Fortunati
- Antonio Parrocchetti
- Giampaolo Guidobono Cavalchini
- Sergio Risaliti
- Stefania Rispoli
- Massimiliano Gioni
- Caterina Iaquinta
Institutions
- AR/GE Kunst
- MAMbo
- FM Arte Contemporanea
- Fondazione Trussardi
- Biennale Arte di Venezia
- Gruppo Femminista Immagine di Varese
- Gruppo/Immagine/Creatività di Napoli
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Galleria Spotorno
- Palazzo dei Diamanti
- Grand Palais
- FRAC – Lorraine
- Museo Novecento
- Archivio dell'artista
- Castello di Borgo Adorno
- Lotta Femminista di Padova
- Artribune
Locations
- Bolzano
- Italy
- Bologna
- Milan
- Varese
- Naples
- Venice
- Paris
- France
- Ottawa
- Canada
- Metz
- Florence
- Padua