Domenico Gnoli's Late Paintings at Luxembourg & Dayan Explore Fashion and Domesticity
Between April 26 and June 30, 2012, the New York gallery of Luxembourg & Dayan hosted the exhibition 'Domenico Gnoli: Paintings from 1964-70.' This showcase presented 18 pieces from the artist's later years, emphasizing his unique fusion of sexuality and tailoring through detailed close-ups of clothing. Born in Rome in 1933, Gnoli passed away in 1971 following his debut at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York. His distinctive technique combined acrylic and sand for a texture reminiscent of clay. Curated alongside his wife, sculptor Yannick Vu, they spent time in both Rome and Majorca. Gnoli's works, such as 'Striped Trousers' and 'Borsetta da Donna,' diverge from Arte Povera by focusing on the mundane. Fashion designer Muccia Prada is a noted collector of his art.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: April 26 to June 30, 2012
- Venue: Luxembourg & Dayan at 64 East 77th Street, New York City
- Featured 18 paintings from 1964-1969
- Domenico Gnoli died in 1971 at age 38
- Gnoli's technique used acrylic and sand for a clay-like texture
- He married sculptor Yannick Vu in 1963
- Gnoli exhibited early with Giorgio Morandi and Giacomo Manzù
- His work contrasts with the Arte Povera movement
Entities
Artists
- Domenico Gnoli
- Giorgio Morandi
- Giacomo Manzù
- Yannick Vu
- Mario Schifano
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Piero Manzoni
- Elsa Schiaparelli
Institutions
- Luxembourg & Dayan
- Sidney Janis Gallery
- Metropolitan Museum
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Rome
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Majorca
- Spain