Emilio Isgrò Cancels Treccani Encyclopedia for New Commission
Treccani Arte has commissioned Emilio Isgrò (b. 1937) to create a new large-format work, 'Venti voci per la Treccani e dieci virgole per il mondo' (120 x 160 cm), in a limited edition of 50 copies and 10 artist's proofs. This marks the 50th anniversary of Isgrò's historic exhibition at Galleria Schwarz in Milan, where he first presented canceled volumes of the Enciclopedia Treccani. The commission coincides with the publication of a monograph by Germano Celant, who also curates Isgrò's solo exhibition at Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice from September 14 to November 24. In an interview with Treccani Arte, Isgrò stated: 'It is from the word that thought springs. Thought is born from a good, correct use of words.'
Key facts
- Emilio Isgrò (born 1937) is commissioned by Treccani Arte for a new large-format work.
- The work is titled 'Venti voci per la Treccani e dieci virgole per il mondo' (120 x 160 cm).
- Edition limited to 50 copies and 10 artist's proofs.
- Commission marks 50 years since Isgrò's 1969 exhibition at Galleria Schwarz, Milan.
- A monograph by Germano Celant is published by Treccani.
- Solo exhibition 'Emilio Isgrò' at Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice, from Sept 14 to Nov 24.
- Germano Celant is curator of the Venice exhibition.
- Isgrò's practice involves canceling encyclopedia volumes.
Entities
Artists
- Emilio Isgrò
- Germano Celant
Institutions
- Treccani Arte
- Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana
- Galleria Schwarz
- Fondazione Giorgio Cini
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice