Danilo Eccher on curating serious yet playful exhibitions
In an interview, curator Danilo Eccher discusses his approach to exhibition-making, questioning whether contemporary shows can be both entertaining and intellectually rigorous. He points to a new—or revived—model from the 1970s that prioritizes engagement over market-friendly formulas. Eccher's reflections accompany his current exhibitions at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome.
Key facts
- Danilo Eccher is a curator interviewed by Artribune.
- The interview questions whether exhibitions can be fun and serious simultaneously.
- Eccher references a 1970s exhibition model that was later replaced by market-oriented approaches.
- Eccher's exhibitions are held at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome.
- The interview was published in March 2022.
- Artribune is the publishing platform.
- The article appears in the 'Arti visive / Arte contemporanea' section.
- The Chiostro del Bramante is a historic venue in Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Danilo Eccher
Institutions
- Artribune
- Chiostro del Bramante
Locations
- Rome
- Italy