Guido van der Werve's Retrospective at FuturDome in Milan
FuturDome in Milan hosts "Auto Sacramental," a retrospective of Guido van der Werve (born 1977, Papendrecht), curated by Ginevra Bria and Atto Belloli Ardessi. The exhibition spans twenty rooms and twenty works, from 2001 to present, including films, video installations, and musical compositions. Van der Werve, who studied classical archaeology and industrial design, integrates his biography into his art. His practice often involves endurance sports and a chessboard-piano he built, used in his film "Number 12." For the finissage on April 9, the Orchestra Filarmonica dei Navigli will perform live music from his upcoming film "Number 18." The artist discusses his mathematical approach, the role of chance, and his use of humor to balance dramatic themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Auto Sacramental' at FuturDome, Milan
- Retrospective of Guido van der Werve
- Curated by Ginevra Bria and Atto Belloli Ardessi
- Twenty works in twenty rooms
- Includes films, video installations, and musical compositions
- Van der Werve built a chessboard-piano for 'Number 12'
- Finissage on April 9 with Orchestra Filarmonica dei Navigli
- Artist studied classical archaeology and industrial design
Entities
Artists
- Guido van der Werve
Institutions
- FuturDome
- ISISUF – Istituto internazionale di studi sul Futurismo
- Monitor (Roma-Lisbona)
- Orchestra Filarmonica dei Navigli
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Papendrecht
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- New York
- Rome