Fondazione Marconi Plans Three-Decade Exhibition Cycle for 2020-2021
Fondazione Marconi in Milan, led by Giò Marconi, announced a cycle of exhibitions spanning the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, beginning in November 2020 with 'Grandi anni ’60.' The show will traverse movements from Informale to Pop Art. The foundation will also launch a redesigned website and reorganize its archive and spaces. Giò Marconi expressed hope for a return to normalcy with renewed awareness, and emphasized the need for political support for culture. The interview was conducted by Santa Nastro for Artribune.
Key facts
- Fondazione Marconi in Milan will host a three-decade exhibition cycle covering the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
- The cycle starts in November 2020 with 'Grandi anni ’60,' featuring movements from Informale to Pop Art.
- A new website for the foundation will launch alongside the exhibition.
- The foundation is reorganizing its archive and spaces during autumn 2020.
- Giò Marconi hopes for a return to normalcy with new experiences and awareness.
- Marconi calls for political support for art, entertainment, and culture.
- He recommends the novel 'Come un respiro' by Ferzan Ozpetek.
- The interview was conducted by Santa Nastro for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Schifano
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Francesco Arcangeli
- Santa Nastro
Institutions
- Fondazione Marconi
- Galleria Giò Marconi
- Artribune
- Università di Bologna
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Napoli
- Bologna