Franco Angeli Exhibition at Ronchini Gallery London
Ronchini Gallery in London is hosting a solo exhibition of Franco Angeli (Rome, 1935–1988), an eclectic and self-taught artist who was a key figure of the Italian Informale and the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo. Titled "A Selection of Artworks from Important European Collections," the show features works from the 1960s, including mixed-media paintings on canvas with tulle. Angeli's practice was influenced by Alberto Burri and he experimented with materials like oil paint and tulle, reflecting his aesthetic and political imagination. The exhibition runs from October 4 to November 18, 2017.
Key facts
- Franco Angeli was born in Rome in 1935 and died in 1988.
- He was a self-taught artist associated with Italian Informale and the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo.
- The exhibition at Ronchini Gallery is titled 'A Selection of Artworks from Important European Collections'.
- The show includes works from the 1960s.
- Angeli used mixed media on canvas with tulle.
- Alberto Burri was a reference for Angeli.
- Mario Schifano and Tano Festa were his colleagues in the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo.
- The exhibition runs from October 4 to November 18, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Angeli
- Alberto Burri
- Mario Schifano
- Tano Festa
Institutions
- Ronchini Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Rome
- Italy