Enzo Mari's Hammer and Sickle Show Recreated in Milan
Galleria Milano has reopened an important exhibition by Enzo Mari, marking 50 years since its original debut in 1973. Titled "Hammer and Sickle — Three of the Ways an Artist Can Contribute to the Class Struggle," the show is located on Via Manin in Milan. Concurrently, Hans Ulrich Obrist's retrospective is being held at the Triennale. The exhibition focuses on diverse interpretations of the hammer-and-sickle imagery and includes graphic designs, wood sculptures, silkscreen flags, limited prints, and actual tools. Additionally, it features Mari's writings exploring the role of art in societal issues, reflecting a student's study on the symbol's lasting impact.
Key facts
- Galleria Milano recreated Enzo Mari's 1973 exhibition 'Falce e martello'
- The original show opened the gallery's current Via Manin location
- The remake coincides with a Triennale retrospective curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Exhibition includes graphic symbols, wooden sculpture, silkscreened flags, prints, and actual tools
- Mari's wall texts on class struggle are displayed
- The project began as a student exercise on symbol diffusion
- Enzo Mari lived from 1932 to 2020
Entities
Artists
- Enzo Mari
Institutions
- Galleria Milano
- Triennale Milano
Locations
- Milan
- Italy