Fausto Melotti's 'Teatrini' on Show at Hauser & Wirth London

Hauser & Wirth London presents 'Fausto Melotti. Theatre', a solo exhibition dedicated to the Italian artist (Rovereto, 1901 – Milan, 1986). Curated by Saim Demircan, the show runs until April 20, 2022, at 23 Savile Row. It features sculptures, ceramic pieces, and works on paper spanning from the 1930s to Melotti's death, with a focus on his relationship with theatre. The core of the exhibition comprises his 'teatrini'—terracotta works depicting miniature objects and figures within a stage-like setting, evoking metaphysical narratives. Key pieces include 'Teatrino' (1950), 'Le mani' (1949), and 'Buona notte, bambini' (1984). Melotti was a leading figure in 20th-century Italian art, associated with the Novecento and Metaphysical movements.