Emilio Villa and the Galleria Appia Antica: A Reconstruction
A fresh exhibition at the Complesso di Capo di Bove along the Appia Antica in Rome delves into the legacy of the Galleria Appia Antica, which operated from 1957 to 1959 under the leadership of Liana Sisti and Enrico Cervelli. Central to this gallery was Emilio Villa, who championed emerging neo-avant-garde talents such as Mario Schifano and Piero Manzoni. Curated by Nunzio Giustozzi, the exhibit, titled 'Un Atlante di Arte Nuova. Emilio Villa e l’Appia Antica', is open until September 19 and showcases original artifacts within a structure crafted by Michele Busiri Vici. Featured pieces include 'Senza Titolo' (1958) by Agostino Bonalumi and 'Magaria' (1958) by Nino Franchina. The accompanying catalog, released by Electa, features insights from Manuel Barrese and others.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Un Atlante di Arte Nuova. Emilio Villa e l’Appia Antica' at Complesso di Capo di Bove, Rome, until September 19.
- Galleria Appia Antica operated from 1957 to 1959, directed by Liana Sisti and Enrico Cervelli.
- Emilio Villa was the gallery's deus ex machina and director of its magazine.
- Villa was a poet, Bible translator, bibliophile, and esotericism enthusiast.
- The gallery launched neo-avant-garde artists including Mario Schifano, Giuseppe Uncini, Piero Manzoni, and Francesco Lo Savio.
- The exhibition features original materials, many unpublished, curated by Nunzio Giustozzi.
- Works include pieces by Agostino Bonalumi, Alberto Burri, Nino Franchina, Renato Mambor, Mimmo Rotella, and Nuvolo.
- The catalog is published by Electa with contributions from Manuel Barrese, Giorgia Gastaldon, Andrea Cortellessa, and Bartolomeo Mazzotta.
Entities
Artists
- Emilio Villa
- Mario Schifano
- Giuseppe Uncini
- Piero Manzoni
- Francesco Lo Savio
- Agostino Bonalumi
- Alberto Burri
- Nino Franchina
- Renato Mambor
- Mimmo Rotella
- Nuvolo
- Enrico Cervelli
- Bruno Caraceni
- Edgardo Mannucci
- Taku Iwasaki
- Topazia Alliata
- Enrico Castellani
- Giovanni Carandente
- Ludovico Pratesi
Institutions
- Galleria Appia Antica
- Complesso di Capo di Bove
- Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica
- Ministero della Cultura
- Electa
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Appia Antica
- Via Appia Antica 20
- Capo di Bove
- Tomba di Cecilia Metella
- Via Margutta