Food in Art Exhibition Opens in Brescia Ahead of Milan Expo
Brescia has stolen a march on Milan with the opening of 'Il cibo nell'arte' (Food in Art) at Palazzo Martinengo, timed to coincide with the Expo theme 'Feeding the Planet'. The exhibition presents over 100 works spanning four centuries, from modern masters like Baschenis and Ceruti to 20th-century avant-garde figures such as Giorgio de Chirico and Magritte. The final section is dedicated to 20th-century food art, featuring Warhol prints alongside lesser-known pieces like Piero Manzoni's whitewashed bread rolls and Daniel Spoerri's tableaux. The show highlights the shift from commissioned still lifes in the Renaissance and modern era to contemporary artists freely choosing food as subject matter, often as a critique of bourgeois society. The exhibition runs until June 15, 2015.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Il cibo nell'arte' opened at Palazzo Martinengo in Brescia.
- The show anticipates the Milan Expo theme 'Nutrire il Pianeta' (Feeding the Planet).
- Over 100 works are on display, spanning four centuries.
- Artists include Baschenis, Ceruti, Giorgio de Chirico, Magritte, Warhol, Piero Manzoni, and Daniel Spoerri.
- The last section focuses on 20th-century food art.
- Piero Manzoni's whitewashed bread rolls and Daniel Spoerri's tableaux are featured.
- The exhibition runs until June 15, 2015.
- The show reflects the evolution from commissioned still lifes to artist-driven food representations.
Entities
Artists
- Baschenis
- Ceruti
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Magritte
- Andy Warhol
- Piero Manzoni
- Daniel Spoerri
- Caterina Porcellini
Institutions
- Palazzo Martinengo
- Artribune
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Milan
- Via dei Musei 30, Brescia