Gubbio Biennale Returns After Hiatus, Focuses on Italian Artists Under 35
Italy's second oldest biennial, the Biennale di Gubbio, is set to make its return in October 2023 after a prolonged hiatus. Established in 1956, this event transitioned from a ceramics exhibition to a contemporary art showcase, featuring notable artists such as Richard Deacon and Sol LeWitt. The last edition took place in 2016. Curators Ludovico Pratesi and Marco Bassan, with the endorsement of Gubbio's culture councillor Giovanna Uccellani and Spazio Taverna, have named this edition 'Imagina,' drawing inspiration from Franco Maria Ricci's 1986 work. Nearly 40 Italian artists under 35 will present site-specific installations across seven sections at Palazzo dei Consoli and Palazzo Ducale, aiming to establish a sustainable cultural model for historic cities.
Key facts
- Biennale di Gubbio returns in October 2023 after years of suspension.
- Founded in 1956 as a ceramics and wrought iron fair, it is Italy's second oldest biennial.
- The 2023 edition is titled 'Imagina' and curated by Ludovico Pratesi and Marco Bassan.
- Only Italian artists under 35 are invited, nearly 40 in total.
- Exhibition venues include Palazzo dei Consoli and Palazzo Ducale.
- Spazio Taverna was invited by culture councillor Giovanna Uccellani.
- The biennial previously featured artists like Sol LeWitt, Enrico Castellani, and Richard Deacon.
- The last edition was in 2016, the 26th overall.
Entities
Artists
- Sol LeWitt
- Enrico Castellani
- Eliseo Mattiacci
- Mirella Bentivoglio
- Nedda Guidi
- Leoncillo Leonardi
- Richard Deacon
- Nunzio
- Ludovico Pratesi
- Marco Bassan
Institutions
- Biennale di Gubbio
- Spazio Taverna
- Palazzo dei Consoli
- Palazzo Ducale
- Comune di Gubbio
- Biennale di Venezia
- Artribune
Locations
- Gubbio
- Italy