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Davide Benati's Watercolor Harmonies at Galleria Bonioni Arte

exhibition · 2026-04-27

Davide Benati (Reggio Emilia, 1949) presents new works at Galleria Bonioni Arte in Reggio Emilia, drawing inspiration from Japanese naturalistic prints and origami. The exhibition features watercolors and complex paper forms, with layered primary colors evoking folded paper. Benati's works emphasize lightness, meticulousness, and natural elements, including Ginko Biloba leaves and elongated petals in violet and blue tones. The large painting 'Origami' resembles a refined tissue paper collage. Benati demonstrates his sensitivity to changing colors and ability to capture a delicate harmonic balance of forms and tones.

Key facts

  • Davide Benati was born in Reggio Emilia in 1949.
  • The exhibition is held at Galleria Bonioni Arte in Reggio Emilia.
  • Benati's works reference Japanese naturalistic prints and origami.
  • The exhibition includes new works with layered primary colors.
  • The large painting 'Origami' is featured.
  • Benati's works include Ginko Biloba leaves and elongated petals in violet and blue.
  • The artist previously used Nepalese paper in a Rimini exhibition titled 'Arpabirmana'.
  • The exhibition is titled 'Armonie ad acquerello'.

Entities

Artists

  • Davide Benati

Institutions

  • Galleria Bonioni Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Reggio Emilia
  • Italy
  • Rimini
  • Japan

Sources