Gabriele Arruzzo's 'Terzo Purgatorio' at Simóndi Gallery, Turin
Gabriele Arruzzo, who hails from Rome and was born in 1976, is currently presenting his solo exhibition titled 'Terzo Purgatorio' at the Simóndi gallery in Turin. This exhibition features ten paintings created between 2023 and 2024. His latest work explores a concept he calls 'anti-illustration,' where he fuses images from 19th- and 20th-century engravings to create ambiguity rather than clarity. He describes his pieces as a mix of camouflage and deception, depicting souls in purgatory. Among the standout works are 'XYZ (o del Grande Altro),' referencing Lacan's 'Big Other,' and 'Melancolia 2023,' which intertwines personal stories with broader themes. The dark tones in his art echo the style of Max Ernst, blending intellectual rigor with detailed artistry.
Key facts
- Gabriele Arruzzo's solo exhibition 'Terzo Purgatorio' is at Simóndi gallery in Turin.
- The exhibition features ten paintings created between 2023 and 2024.
- Arruzzo's work is described as 'anti-illustration,' using engraving-derived images to obscure meaning.
- The title may reference Michelangelo Pistoletto's 'Terzo Paradiso.'
- The work 'XYZ (o del Grande Altro)' engages with Lacan's concept of the 'Big Other.'
- 'Senza titolo (elegia per G.C. [Giulia Cecchettin] e tutte le altre, per quel che vale)' addresses the femicide of Giulia Cecchettin in November 2023.
- Arruzzo cites Max Ernst's surrealist collages as an influence.
- The exhibition runs at Simóndi gallery, with no end date specified.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Arruzzo
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Mimmo Paladino
- Max Ernst
- Giulia Cecchettin
Institutions
- Simóndi gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Turin
- Italy