Giorgio Persano's Arte Povera Collection on View in Madrid
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Madrid presents 'Tracce', an exhibition honoring Turin gallerist Giorgio Persano, who has promoted Arte Povera for over five decades. The show features key works from his collection, including pieces by Giuseppe Penone, Gilberto Zorio, Mario Merz, Jannis Kounellis, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Nicola de Maria, and Salvo. Persano collaborated closely with artists, producing multiples that are unique works rather than simple editions. Highlights include Penone's 'Alfabeto in acciaio' (1972), Zorio's 'Odio' (1972-73), and a new version of Pistoletto's 'Venere degli Stracci'. The exhibition also includes works by younger artists Paolo Cirio, Lina Fucá, and Alessandro Sciaraffa, signaling future directions. 'Tracce' runs until June 4, 2022, at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Calle Mayor 86, Madrid.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Tracce' at Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Madrid honors gallerist Giorgio Persano.
- Persano has represented major Arte Povera artists for over 50 years.
- Works by Giuseppe Penone, Gilberto Zorio, Mario Merz, Jannis Kounellis, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Nicola de Maria, and Salvo are included.
- Persano produced multiples that are unique works, not standard editions.
- Pistoletto created a new version of 'Venere degli Stracci' for the show.
- Younger artists Paolo Cirio, Lina Fucá, and Alessandro Sciaraffa are also featured.
- Exhibition runs until June 4, 2022.
- Location: Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Calle Mayor 86, Madrid.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Persano
- Giuseppe Penone
- Gilberto Zorio
- Mario Merz
- Jannis Kounellis
- Pier Paolo Calzolari
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Nicola de Maria
- Salvo
- Paolo Cirio
- Lina Fucá
- Alessandro Sciaraffa
Institutions
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura
- Galleria Giorgio Persano
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Torino
- Italy
- Calle Mayor 86