Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino marks 20 years with 'I Miti dell'arte contemporanea' in Catania
The 20th anniversary of the Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino in Catania is marked by the exhibition 'I Miti dell'arte contemporanea' at Palazzo Valle, a Baroque palace from the 18th century. Curators Francesco Poli and Vincenzo Sanfo present a blend of contemporary art and historical decor. The exhibition begins with Arte Povera luminaries such as Giovanni Anselmo and Alighiero Boetti, featuring Boetti's pieces 'Insicuro noncurante' (1972-75) and 'Manifesto' (1967). On the third floor, visitors can explore works by Italian artists Lamberto Pignotti and Ugo Carrega, along with contemporary pieces from Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Additionally, a photography exhibit on Frida Kahlo showcases works by Guillermo Kahlo and Nickolas Muray, highlighting her significance in Mexican history.
Key facts
- Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino marks 20 years with exhibition 'I Miti dell'arte contemporanea' at Palazzo Valle in Catania.
- Palazzo Valle is an 18th-century Baroque palace designed by architect Vaccarini.
- Exhibition curated by Francesco Poli and Vincenzo Sanfo.
- Features Arte Povera artists: Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Giulio Paolini.
- Giulio Paolini's 'Casa di Lucrezio' (1981) and 'Phoenix' series (1992) are included.
- Conceptual artists: Sol LeWitt, David Tremlett, John Armleder, Jonathan Monk ('Pizza Bianca', 2021).
- Alighiero Boetti's 'Insicuro noncurante' (1972-75) documents his work from 1966 to 1975; published in 41 copies as homage to Marcel Duchamp.
- Boetti's 'Manifesto' (1967) lists sixteen Italian artists including Arte Povera members.
- Chinese contemporary art section includes Ai Weiwei, Zhang Zhao Hing, Ma Han, Xiao Lu, Zhang Hongmei.
- Zhang Hongmei's 'Velocità della città' (2018) pays homage to Umberto Boccioni.
- Chinese art section references Avant-garde movement post-Tiananmen Square and 'pop-cinica'.
- Concurrent photography exhibition on Frida Kahlo with works by Guillermo Kahlo, Leo Matiz, Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston, Lucienne Bloch, Bernard Silberstein, Manuel and Lola Álvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Anselmo
- Alighiero Boetti
- Giuseppe Penone
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Giulio Paolini
- Sol LeWitt
- David Tremlett
- John Armleder
- Jonathan Monk
- Marcel Duchamp
- Lamberto Pignotti
- Ugo Carrega
- Sandro Chia
- Luigi Mainolfi
- Ai Weiwei
- Zhang Zhao Hing
- Ma Han
- Xiao Lu
- Zhang Hongmei
- Umberto Boccioni
- Song Yon Ping
- Frida Kahlo
- Guillermo Kahlo
- Leo Matiz
- Imogen Cunningham
- Edward Weston
- Lucienne Bloch
- Bernard Silberstein
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- Lola Álvarez Bravo
- Nickolas Muray
- Vaccarini
Institutions
- Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino
- Palazzo Valle
Locations
- Catania
- Italy
- Palazzo Valle
- China
- Afghanistan
- Mexico
- Bruges