Giovanni de Cataldo's Urban Archaeology at Z2O Gallery
Giovanni de Cataldo (Rome, 1990) transforms urban detritus into art at Z2O Gallery in Rome. His exhibition focuses on Rome's San Lorenzo district, a zone between center and periphery, as a laboratory for alternative beauty. De Cataldo recontextualizes found objects—public fountain covers in marble, metal, and wax become elegant decorations; painted guardrails become architectural sculptures. Following Marcel Duchamp, he investigates the relationship between object and gaze, urging viewers to abandon old aesthetic categories and recognize a Dostoevskian beauty that will save the world. The works balance painting, sculpture, and installation. The show is reviewed by Niccolò Lucarelli, a curator and critic with a background in International Studies.
Key facts
- Giovanni de Cataldo was born in Rome in 1990.
- The exhibition is held at Z2O Gallery in Rome.
- The focus is on Rome's San Lorenzo district.
- Materials include marble, metal, and wax.
- Public fountain covers are turned into decorative elements.
- Painted guardrails become architectural sculptures.
- The work references Marcel Duchamp.
- The review is by Niccolò Lucarelli.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni de Cataldo
- Marcel Duchamp
- Niccolò Lucarelli
Institutions
- Z2O Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- San Lorenzo