East and West: Italian and Chinese Contemporary Art Converge in Rome
The Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma (GNAMC) is showcasing "2025 – East and West," a significant exhibition curated by Gabriele Simongini that unites contemporary art from Italy and China. This event coincides with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, opening during a time of increased geopolitical tensions. Cristina Mazzantini, the director, highlights the role of art in fostering connections. The exhibition includes renowned Italian artists such as Balla, Boccioni, Modigliani, and Schifano, alongside emerging talents like De Lorenzo and Piangiamore, paired with their Chinese counterparts. It is divided into three thematic sections, exploring various aspects of modernity and cultural dialogue, and will be on display until mid-September.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled '2025 – East and West' at Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma (GNAMC)
- Curated by Gabriele Simongini
- Commemorates 55th anniversary of Italy-China diplomatic relations
- Features Italian artists: Balla, Boccioni, Modigliani, Carrà, De Chirico, Morandi, Burri, Fontana, Kounellis, Schifano, Cattelan, De Lorenzo, Piangiamore, Becheri, Rivalta
- Includes Chinese contemporary artists from Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and Shanghai Artists Association
- Three thematic sections: Riflessi dello spazio-tempo, Espansione del pensiero, Generazione dell'immaginario
- Historical references include Matteo Ricci and Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining)
- Runs until mid-September 2025 in Rome
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Simongini
- Cristina Mazzantini
- Giacomo Balla
- Umberto Boccioni
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Carlo Carrà
- Giorgio De Chirico
- Giorgio Morandi
- Alberto Burri
- Lucio Fontana
- Jannis Kounellis
- Mario Schifano
- Maurizio Cattelan
- De Lorenzo
- Piangiamore
- Becheri
- Rivalta
- Matteo Ricci
- Giuseppe Castiglione
- Lang Shining
- Wassily Kandinsky
Institutions
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma (GNAMC)
- Accademia delle Belle Arti di Shanghai
- Associazione degli Artisti di Shanghai
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- China
- Shanghai