Flora: A Floral-Themed Exhibition at Fondazione Magnani Rocca

The Fondazione Magnani Rocca in Mamiano di Traversetolo, Parma, presents 'Flora', an exhibition exploring floral motifs in art from the 17th century to contemporary works. The show opens with Giulio Paolini's work inspired by Roman goddess Flora and Nicolas Poussin's 1631 painting, then moves to Fortunato Depero's 1917 stage design 'Flora Magica' for Le Chant du Rossignol. Curated by Stefano Roffi and Daniela Ferrari, the exhibition features over 100 works by artists including Segantini, Longoni, Balla, Boccioni, Previati, Casorati, Depero, Boldini, Fontana, Guttuso, Bonazza, Morandi, Funi, Oppi, Ghiglia, Cagnaccio, Pirandello, Mafai, Afro, Salvo, Donghi, Melotti, Pasolini, Kounellis, Schifano, and Paolini. The show is divided into thematic sections such as 'Fiori delicati', 'Fiori futuristi', 'Regine di Fiori', and 'Fiori recisi'. It highlights the historical garden of the foundation, a Romantic park where Luigi Magnani hosted figures like Eugenio Montale, Giorgio Morandi, and Princess Margaret of England. The garden is undergoing restoration to recover its identity and arboreal species. The exhibition runs until a yet-unspecified date.