Colori Exhibition at GAM and Castello di Rivoli Explores Color in Art Across Four Centuries

The exhibition titled 'Colori: Emotions of Color in Art' was held at GAM in Turin and Castello di Rivoli from 14 March to 23 July 2017, under the direction of Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev. Showcasing around 400 pieces from 130 artists spanning four centuries, it examined the concept of color across diverse media. Notable historical pieces included works by Édouard Manet, Edvard Munch, Piet Mondrian, and Wassily Kandinsky, alongside contemporary installations by Jim Lambie and Aslı Çavuşoğlu. The exhibition opened with writings from Isaac Newton and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and featured artists such as Marianne von Werefkin, Gruppo MID, Gustav Metzger, and Piero Gilardi. Critics pointed out issues of overcrowding, poor editing, and unclear narratives, highlighting a Euro-American bias despite its global intent.