Fondazione Memmo presenta 'Verso Narragonia': follia e critica sociale
The Memmo Foundation in Rome is showcasing the seventh edition of Conversation Piece, titled 'Towards Narragonia,' inspired by the poem 'The Ship of Fools' by Sebastian Brant. This exhibition delves into human flaws and vices, challenging societal norms. Artists featured include Belgian duo Jos de Gruyter & Harald Thys, Apolonia Sokol, and Benedikt Hipp. The display features twenty-three caricature busts in an imperial style, creating a scientific lab-like ambiance, along with a large painting exceeding five meters that explores the theme of travel. Sokol’s works blend caricatures and parodies, presenting an ethereal environment marked by lilac hues.
Key facts
- Settima edizione di Conversation Piece alla Fondazione Memmo di Roma
- Titolo 'Verso Narragonia' ispirato a 'La nave dei folli' di Sebastian Brant
- Artisti coinvolti: Jos de Gruyter & Harald Thys, Apolonia Sokol, Benedikt Hipp
- Ventitré piccoli busti caricaturali di stampo imperiale
- Grande dipinto di oltre cinque metri sul tema del viaggio
- Critica ai vizi e alle debolezze umane
- Opere al limite del paradosso con nuance lilla dominante
- Mostra curata da Michele Luca Nero
Entities
Artists
- Jos de Gruyter
- Harald Thys
- Apolonia Sokol
- Benedikt Hipp
- Sebastian Brant
- Michele Luca Nero
Institutions
- Fondazione Memmo
- Artribune
Locations
- Roma
- Italia