Francesco Bonami Curates 'Hi Woman!' at Museo di Palazzo Pretorio in Prato
At the Museo di Palazzo Pretorio in Prato, 'Hi Woman! La notizia del futuro,' curated by Francesco Bonami, is on display from December 11, 2021, to February 27, 2022. This exhibition showcases the work of 22 female artists from around the globe, including Irma Blank, Huma Bhabha, Koo Donghee, and others. Bonami characterizes the exhibition as a Pop reinterpretation of the Annunciation rather than a feminist or politically correct assertion. The museum's nine Annunciation-themed pieces provide a foundation for themes like genesis, happiness, and pain. After visiting with Fabrizio Moretti, Bonami was invited by director Rita Iacopino to create a contemporary project, featuring brief phrases instead of traditional wall texts to promote interpretation.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Hi Woman! La notizia del futuro' curated by Francesco Bonami
- Runs from December 11, 2021 to February 27, 2022
- Location: Museo di Palazzo Pretorio, Prato
- Features 22 female artists: Irma Blank, Huma Bhabha, Koo Donghee, Marlene Dumas, Isa Genzken, Jessie Homer French, Roni Horn, Jutta Koether, Andrew LaMar Hopkins, Maria Lassnig, Babette Mangolte, Lucy McKenzie, Aleksandra Mir, Susan Philipsz, Paola Pivi, Maja Ruznic, Jenny Saville, Fiona Tan, Genesis Tramaine, Andra Ursuta, Marianne Vitale, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
- The Annunciation theme is a starting point, not a focus on feminism or political correctness
- Bonami visited the museum with Fabrizio Moretti before being invited by director Rita Iacopino
- Wall texts replaced by brief phrases to encourage personal interpretation
- Museum houses nine Annunciation-related works from the 14th–15th centuries
Entities
Artists
- Irma Blank
- Huma Bhabha
- Koo Donghee
- Marlene Dumas
- Isa Genzken
- Jessie Homer French
- Roni Horn
- Jutta Koether
- Andrew LaMar Hopkins
- Maria Lassnig
- Babette Mangolte
- Lucy McKenzie
- Aleksandra Mir
- Susan Philipsz
- Paola Pivi
- Maja Ruznic
- Jenny Saville
- Fiona Tan
- Genesis Tramaine
- Andra Ursuta
- Marianne Vitale
- Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
- Francesco Bonami
- Fabrizio Moretti
- Rita Iacopino
- Donatello
- Luca Signorelli
- Filippo Lippi
- Giulia Ronchi
Institutions
- Museo di Palazzo Pretorio
- Biennale di Antiquariato
- Artribune
- Università Cattolica di Milano
- Accademia di Brera
- OUT44
Locations
- Prato
- Italy
- Piazza del Comune
- Milano
- Pesaro