Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma Revisits Fascist-Era Quadriennali
The Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Rome is presenting a remarkable exhibition featuring works from the first three Roman Quadriennali, held in 1931, 1935, and 1939. This showcase, curated by a team including Arianna Angelelli and Maria Catalano, consists of over 300 artworks linked to Fascist cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing Rome's cultural prominence. A special segment titled 'Grandi maestri e giovani generazioni' juxtaposes renowned artists such as Carrà and Sironi with younger creators, including the notable eighteen-year-old Guttuso. This exhibition is on display at Via Francesco Crispi 24 until October 30, 2016, also featuring period photographs and films.
Key facts
- Exhibition covers the first three Quadriennali romane: 1931, 1935, 1939.
- Over 300 works were acquired by the Governatorato di Roma during this period.
- Artists include Carrà, Sironi, Soffici, Guttuso, Munari, Scipione, Mafai, Fausto Pirandello.
- Scipione died at age 28 and was honored with a retrospective in 1935.
- Secondo Futurismo artists Depero and Prampolini exhibited works like 'Polenta a fuoco duro' and 'Marinaio nello spazio'.
- The 1939 Quadriennale excluded artists due to racial laws.
- Exhibition includes photographic and film documentation of the period.
- Curated by Arianna Angelelli, Maria Catalano, Federica Pirani, Gloria Raimondi, Assunta Porcini, Alessandro Sandorf, Maria Gabriella Macchiarulo, Roland Sejko.
Entities
Artists
- Carrà
- Sironi
- Soffici
- Guttuso
- Munari
- Scipione
- Mafai
- Fausto Pirandello
- Massimo Campigli
- Fortunato Depero
- Prampolini
- Severini
- C. E. Oppo
Institutions
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- Quadriennale di Roma
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Via Francesco Crispi 24
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni