Gian Maria Tosatti's 'Damasa' at Lia Rumma Gallery in Naples
Gian Maria Tosatti's solo exhibition 'Damasa' at Galleria Lia Rumma in Naples recontextualizes his earlier project 'Le Sette Stagioni dello Spirito' (2013-2016) within a conventional gallery setting. The title references Anna Maria Ortese's novel 'Il porto di Toledo' (1975). The show features a new large-scale installation with 700 cement tiles, burnt newspaper paper, an onyx half-loaf, and smaller works including 'Rassa' (2017), 'L'Oro di Napoli', 'Inferno', and 'Ritratto/Autoritratto'. Dried flower bouquets honor the artist's partner Lucrezia Longobardi. This is Tosatti's second conventional exhibition, following his show at Madre museum in Naples.
Key facts
- Gian Maria Tosatti's solo exhibition 'Damasa' opened at Galleria Lia Rumma in Naples.
- The title 'Damasa' references Anna Maria Ortese's 1975 novel 'Il porto di Toledo'.
- The exhibition reworks elements from Tosatti's 'Le Sette Stagioni dello Spirito' project (2013-2016).
- The main installation includes 700 cement tiles, burnt newspaper paper, and an onyx half-loaf.
- Smaller works include 'Rassa' (2017), 'L'Oro di Napoli', 'Inferno', and 'Ritratto/Autoritratto'.
- Dried flower bouquets are dedicated to the artist's partner Lucrezia Longobardi.
- This is Tosatti's second conventional exhibition after his show at Madre museum in Naples.
- Many works in the show are dated 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Anna Maria Ortese
- Lucrezia Longobardi
Institutions
- Galleria Lia Rumma
- Madre museum
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Rome
- New York