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Giuseppe Chiari retrospective across five galleries in Florence and Prato

exhibition · 2026-05-05

A decade after his death, Giuseppe Chiari (Florence, 1926–2007) is being celebrated in a comprehensive exhibition involving five private galleries in Florence and Prato, curated by Bruno Corà. The showcase features a variety of his work, spanning from early creations prior to his Fluxus connection to lively collages from later in his career, all tied together by altered scores. Notable pieces include Matematica (1957), Senza titolo (1960), Weisse Rose (1974), and An den Frühling (1990s). At galleries like Tornabuoni, Santo Ficara, and Armanda Gori, visitors can explore works on paper and mixed media, while Frittelli displays La musica è facile (1976–77) with modified pianos, and Il Ponte features Gesti sul piano along with striking photographs. This initiative aims to revive meaningful conversations about Chiari's unique blend of visual and sound art.

Key facts

  • Giuseppe Chiari (1926–2007) is celebrated in a project across five galleries in Florence and Prato.
  • The project is curated by Bruno Corà.
  • It marks the tenth anniversary of Chiari's death.
  • Works range from early pieces predating Fluxus to late collages.
  • Modified scores are a central theme, from the 1960s to the 2000s.
  • Key works include Matematica (1957), Senza titolo (1960), Weisse Rose (1974), and An den Frühling (1990s).
  • Galleries involved: Tornabuoni, Santo Ficara, Armanda Gori, Frittelli, Il Ponte.
  • La musica è facile (1976–77) is displayed at Frittelli gallery.

Entities

Artists

  • Giuseppe Chiari
  • Bruno Corà
  • George Brecht
  • John Cage
  • Maria Gloria Bicocchi
  • Giancarlo

Institutions

  • Galleria Tornabuoni
  • Galleria Santo Ficara
  • Galleria Armanda Gori
  • Galleria Frittelli
  • Galleria Il Ponte
  • Galleria Martano
  • Artissima
  • miart
  • Artribune
  • Villa Romana
  • René Block
  • art/tapes/22
  • Radio Papesse

Locations

  • Florence
  • Prato
  • Italy
  • Venice
  • Turin

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