Giorgio Morandi's First Chinese Exhibition at M WOODS Beijing
At the M WOODS museum in Beijing, 'Giorgio Morandi: The Poetics of Stillness' marks the inaugural exhibition in China focused on the renowned Italian artist Giorgio Morandi (1890–1964). Curated by Victor Wang, the exhibition showcases eight pieces from Morandi's extensive fifty-year oeuvre, divided into four thematic categories: Transitions, Recurrence, Landscapes, and Late Works on Paper. The title alludes to T.S. Eliot's notion of time, emphasizing Morandi's investigation of light, color, and temporality. Additionally, the exhibition draws connections between Morandi's art and traditional Chinese themes, juxtaposing 'Natura morta con pere e uva' (1927) with Muxi's 'Six Persimmons'. This display will be open until April 5, 2021, in Beijing's 798 Art Zone.
Key facts
- First exhibition of Giorgio Morandi in China, held at M WOODS museum in Beijing.
- Curated by Victor Wang, artistic director of M WOODS and founder of the Institute of Asian Performance Art.
- Exhibition titled 'Giorgio Morandi: The Poetics of Stillness'.
- Features eight works from Morandi's career, from 1914 to the 1960s.
- Four thematic sections: Transitions, Recurrence, Landscapes, Late Works on Paper.
- Draws parallels between Morandi and Song Dynasty concepts of 'dúhuà' and 'xiěyì'.
- Key work 'Natura morta' (1949) demonstrates 'ghost shadows' technique.
- Runs until April 5, 2021 at M WOODS, 798 Art Zone, Beijing.
- Strong response from Beijing university students, art professors, and local artists.
- Morandi's personal library included publications on Chinese decoration.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Morandi
- Victor Wang
- Marcel Proust
- T.S. Eliot
- Homi Bhabha
- Muxi
Institutions
- M WOODS
- Institute of Asian Performance Art
- Museo Morandi di Bologna
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
- Artribune
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Bologna
- Italy
- Grizzana Morandi
- 798 Art Zone
- Chaoyang
- New York