Cosimo Terlizzi's Fifth Solo Show at Traffic Gallery Bergamo
Traffic Gallery in Bergamo presents the fifth solo exhibition of Cosimo Terlizzi (born 1973 in Bitonto), spanning ten years of collaboration. The show is divided into two sections: a small retrospective and recent works. It features photographs, videos, and sculptures, including 'Il Martirio di San Mattia' (2018), a wood block with an axe covered in gold and blood, referencing transcendence and martyrdom. A large color photograph of Malamin, a black worker with hands in white lime, dominates the space, evoking the sacredness of labor. The exhibition emphasizes spirituality and dialogue between humans, nature, and animals, with references to art history.
Key facts
- Cosimo Terlizzi is an artist and filmmaker from Puglia.
- The exhibition is at Traffic Gallery in Bergamo.
- This is the fifth solo show dedicated to Terlizzi by the gallery in ten years.
- The show includes a small retrospective and recent works.
- Featured work 'Il Martirio di San Mattia' (2018) is a wood block with a gold-covered axe and blood.
- A large photograph shows Malamin, a black worker, with hands in white lime.
- The exhibition explores spirituality and the sacredness of work.
- Media includes photography, video, and sculpture.
Entities
Artists
- Cosimo Terlizzi
- Malamin
Institutions
- Traffic Gallery
Locations
- Bergamo
- Bitonto
- Italy