Fondazione Ragghianti unveils 2018 exhibition program with four shows
The Fondazione Centro Studi sull'Arte Licia e Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti in Lucca has unveiled its exhibition lineup for 2018, curated by Paolo Bolpagni. The inaugural exhibit, 'Il segno dell’avanguardia. I Futuristi e l’incisione,' runs from February 23 to April 15 and will be overseen by Giorgio Marini and Francesco Parisi, exploring connections between Symbolism and Futurism. A notable highlight is dedicated to Giacomo Puccini to celebrate his 160th birthday, scheduled from May 18 to September 23. Later shows will feature Silvio Coppola in October and focus on Litografia Angeli through January 2019, emphasizing the need for improved art engagement.
Key facts
- Fondazione Ragghianti announced four exhibitions for 2018.
- First exhibition: 'Il segno dell'avanguardia. I Futuristi e l'incisione' from February 23 to April 15, 2018.
- Curators: Giorgio Marini and Francesco Parisi.
- Major exhibition: 'Giacomo Puccini e le arti visive in Italia nei primi decenni del Novecento' from May 18 to September 23, 2018.
- Puccini show marks the 160th anniversary of his birth.
- Mezzanine exhibitions: Silvio Coppola tribute (mid-October to late November) and Litografia Angeli history (mid-December 2018 to late January 2019).
- Director Paolo Bolpagni succeeded Maria Teresa Filieri in June 2016.
- Bolpagni reported doubled library and archive users and increased visitor numbers.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Nigro
- Giacomo Puccini
- Silvio Coppola
- Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti
- Licia Collobi
- Maria Teresa Filieri
- Paolo Bolpagni
- Giorgio Marini
- Francesco Parisi
Institutions
- Fondazione Centro Studi sull'Arte Licia e Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti
- Fondazione Ghisla
- Università di Pisa
- Litografia Angeli
Locations
- Lucca
- Italy
- Locarno
- Switzerland