Gabriele Basilico and Álvaro Siza at Palazzo da Mosto in Reggio Emilia
An exhibition titled "Uma cidade assim" ("A City Like This") at Palazzo da Mosto in Reggio Emilia, Italy, pairs 40 photographs by Gabriele Basilico (Milan, 1944–2013) with 10 drawings by Álvaro Siza (Matosinhos, 1933). Both artists capture the industrial city of Matosinhos, Portugal, focusing on moments of silence and rest amid the sounds of production. The works evoke the memory of a time marked by work rhythms and workers' voices, seeking a rare space of quiet in an industrial landscape. The exhibition runs until June 18, 2017.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Uma cidade assim' at Palazzo da Mosto in Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Features 40 photographs by Gabriele Basilico and 10 drawings by Álvaro Siza
- Both artists focus on the industrial city of Matosinhos, Portugal
- Basilico was born in Milan in 1944 and died in 2013
- Siza was born in Matosinhos in 1933
- The works depict moments of rest and silence amid industrial noise
- Exhibition runs until June 18, 2017
- The show is part of the 'Incanti' weekly column on the art market
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Basilico
- Álvaro Siza
Institutions
- Palazzo da Mosto
- Artribune
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Matosinhos
- Portugal
- Milan