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Egomania: Group Exhibition Explores the Self at Galleria Civica, Modena

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The 'Egomania' exhibition, held at Galleria Civica in Modena, Italy, from January 29 to May 2, 2006, is curated by Milovan Farronato and Angela Vettese. It showcases the work of fifteen international artists who delve into the theme of the ego across two locations: Palazzina Liberty and the institutional museum. The exhibition is organized into three distinct sections: 'solipsism and prison,' 'failure of the fight against oneself,' and 'extension of the self seeking to take hold of others.' Notable pieces include Katharina Fritsch's chandelier swastika, Annee Olofsson's 'The Conversations,' and Liliana Moro's bronze dogs. Bjorn Melhus presents himself in 'Auto Center Video Drive,' while the catalog features a variety of booklets.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Egomania' at Galleria Civica, Modena, Italy
  • Dates: January 29 to May 2, 2006
  • Curated by Milovan Farronato and Angela Vettese
  • Fifteen international artists participate
  • Two venues: Palazzina Liberty and institutional museum
  • Three sections: solipsism and prison, failure of fight against oneself, extension of self
  • Opening work: simulated swastika from chandelier by Katharina Fritsch
  • Catalog is an object of different-sized booklets

Entities

Artists

  • Katharina Fritsch
  • Annee Olofsson
  • Liliana Moro
  • Markus Schinwald
  • Rory Macbeth
  • Roberto Cuoghi
  • Bjorn Melhus
  • Mike Kelley
  • Hanne Darboven
  • Chaimowicz
  • Lee
  • Ugo Rondinone
  • Milovan Farronato
  • Angela Vettese

Institutions

  • Galleria Civica
  • Palazzina Liberty

Locations

  • Modena
  • Italy

Sources