Galleria Continua Opens Fall Season with Four Exhibitions in San Gimignano

On September 23, 2023, Galleria Continua launched its new exhibition season in San Gimignano, Italy, with four shows across its venues. The group exhibition 'Tensione Continua', curated by Carlo Falciani and running until January 14, 2024, features 28 artists including Alicja Kwade, Giuseppe Penone, Sabrina Mezzaqui, Arcangelo Sassolino, Berlinde de Bruyckere, Adel Abdessemed, Kader Attia, Guttuso, Burri, Pontormo, Francesco Vezzoli, Chen Zen, Ettore Spalletti, Luigi Ghirri, Kapoor, Ai Weiwei, Morandi, and Pistoletto. The show is divided into four sections exploring material, erotic, social, and contemplative tension. Highlights include Galileo's 'Sidereus Nuncius' and works by Bronzino and Michelangelo. Meanwhile, Julio Le Parc presents '1958-2023' at Piazza Cisterna, featuring works from his 'Alchimie' series spanning 65 years. Le Parc, a pioneer of kinetic and Op Art, won the Grand Prix at the 1966 Venice Biennale. José Yaque's solo show 'Eruzione' at Sotto l'Arco dei Becci depicts the 2021 volcanic eruption on La Palma through large acrylic paintings. Alicja Kwade's 'In Cerchi' explores space and time with rock planets and a mobile sculpture, referencing her installation 'WeltenLinie' at the 57th Venice Biennale.