Gianluigi Ricuperati's Novel 'La scomparsa di me' Features Art by John Stezaker
Gianluigi Ricuperati's third novel, 'La scomparsa di me,' published by Feltrinelli in 2017, prominently incorporates contemporary art. The cover features John Stezaker's collage 'Marriage LXI' (2010), courtesy of the artist and The Approach gallery. The author photo is by Sebastiano Pellion di Persano, and the book includes a drawing by Emiliano Ponzi. The protagonist is a deceased gallerist, and the narrative explores themes of loss and touch.
Key facts
- Gianluigi Ricuperati's third novel 'La scomparsa di me' was published by Feltrinelli in 2017.
- The cover features John Stezaker's collage 'Marriage LXI' (2010).
- John Stezaker is a British artist born in 1949, known in the 1970s and later re-emerged.
- The cover image is courtesy of the artist and The Approach gallery.
- The author photo on the flap is by Sebastiano Pellion di Persano.
- The book includes a drawing by Emiliano Ponzi.
- The protagonist is a deceased gallerist.
- The novel is interpreted as an elaboration of the loss of touch.
Entities
Artists
- John Stezaker
- Gianluigi Ricuperati
- Sebastiano Pellion di Persano
- Paolo Pellion di Persano
- Emiliano Ponzi
- Valerio Magrelli
- Hans-Ulrich Obrist
- Marco Enrico Giacomelli
Institutions
- The Approach
- Feltrinelli
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy