Enzo Cucchi's Bibliophilic Oeuvre at MAXXI Rome
MAXXI Rome is currently hosting a special exhibition dedicated to Enzo Cucchi, who was born in 1949 in Morro d'Alba. Curated by Bartolomeo Pietromarchi and Luigia Lonardelli, the show, organized by Claudia Reale in Galleria 4, features over 200 artworks, many of which are being seen for the first time. Instead of following a timeline, the display invites guests to explore Cucchi’s artistic influences, such as Ezra Pound and Orson Welles, curated by Francesco Longhi. Among the highlights are 'Religione' (2013) and 'La Città incantata' (1986). Tactile workshops called 'Sculture interiori' will take place in September 2023, allowing visually impaired participants to interact with marble sculptures. Cucchi, associated with the Transavanguardia movement since 1979, continues to impact emerging artists.
Key facts
- MAXXI Rome hosts a non-retrospective homage to Enzo Cucchi.
- Over 200 works are on display, many never before exhibited.
- The exhibition includes a library curated by Francesco Longhi featuring authors like Ezra Pound and Orson Welles.
- Works include 'Religione' (2013), 'La Biga di Giotto' (1990), 'La Città incantata' (1986), and 'Miracolo della Neve' (1986).
- The show eschews chronological order for a spatial, exploratory layout.
- A section dedicated to paper, graphics, and written word includes editorial projects and artist's books.
- During the finissage, books will be narrated and donated to the public.
- In September 2023, tactile workshops 'Sculture interiori' will be held for the blind or blindfolded.
Entities
Artists
- Enzo Cucchi
- Ezra Pound
- Orson Welles
- Paolo Uccello
- Dino Buzzati
- Victor Hugo
- Plutarch
- Georges Seurat
- Édouard Manet
- Raphael
- Salvador Dalí
- Giotto
- Achille Bonito Oliva
Institutions
- MAXXI
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Morro d'Alba
- Galleria 4