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I Martedì Critici: Giorgio Griffa at Italian Foreign Ministry

exhibition · 2026-05-05

On April 26, 2016, the Italian Foreign Ministry in Rome hosted 'I Martedì Critici' featuring artist Giorgio Griffa, curated by Alberto Dambruoso and Helga Marsala. The event focused on Griffa's series 'Fragments, 1968–2012', showcasing his abstract, fragmentary works spanning over four decades. Griffa, a key figure in Italian analytical painting, is known for his minimalist approach and use of raw canvas. The talk series, organized by Artribune, provides a platform for critical dialogue on contemporary art. The event was part of a broader initiative to engage audiences with artists' practices and critical discourse.

Key facts

  • Event: I Martedì Critici
  • Artist: Giorgio Griffa
  • Curators: Alberto Dambruoso and Helga Marsala
  • Date: April 26, 2016
  • Venue: Ministero degli Affari Esteri, Rome
  • Exhibition: Fragments, 1968–2012
  • Organizer: Artribune
  • Focus: Italian analytical painting

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio Griffa

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

Sources