EUR Quarter's 80th Anniversary Celebrated with Book and Photo Exhibition
So, the EUR district in Rome is marking its 80th birthday this year, even though it was originally planned back in 1938 for a Universal Exposition that never happened in 1942 because of World War II. Photographer Carlo D'Orta has put together a book and an exhibition called 'EUR 42/oggi. Visioni differenti.' The book showcases 200 photos capturing the area's transition from its early rationalist-neoclassical style to contemporary architectures like the Roma Convention Center, known as 'Nuvola di Fuksas,' and the Torrino skyscrapers. D'Orta started his project in 2012 and draws from various artistic movements. The exhibition is on display from May 3 to 31, 2018, featuring historical documents and large prints, with support from several institutions.
Key facts
- EUR district in Rome was designed in 1938 for the 1942 Universal Exposition, canceled due to WWII.
- Photographer Carlo D'Orta (born 1955 in Florence) published 'EUR 42/oggi. Visioni differenti' for the 80th anniversary.
- The book contains 200 photographs taken between 2012 and 2016, focusing on abstract and avant-garde views.
- D'Orta's artistic approach is influenced by Suprematism, Surrealism, and Futurism, not documentary photography.
- The exhibition '80 anni di EUR. Visioni differenti' runs from May 3 to 31, 2018, at the Archivio Centrale dello Stato.
- Exhibition includes historical materials (plans, projects, sketches) from the Archivio Centrale dello Stato and 50 large-format prints plus projections.
- Key architects of EUR include Marcello Piacentini, who coordinated the original design group.
- Notable buildings featured: Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Palazzo degli Uffici, Archivio Centrale dello Stato, Roma Convention Center (Nuvola di Fuksas).
- The book is published by INAIL with critical texts by Giuseppe Prode, Massimo Locci, Amedeo Schiattarella, and Maria Italia Zacheo.
- The exhibition is promoted by Archivio Centrale dello Stato and EUR SpA.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo D'Orta
- Marcello Piacentini
- Giuseppe Prode
- Massimo Locci
- Amedeo Schiattarella
- Maria Italia Zacheo
Institutions
- Archivio Centrale dello Stato
- EUR SpA
- INAIL
- Galleria Honos Art
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- EUR
- Aventino
- Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
- Palazzo degli Uffici
- Archivio Centrale dello Stato
- Roma Convention Center
- Torrino