Italian Art Dominates Frieze Masters 2019 in London
The Frieze Masters in London in 2019 highlighted minimalist art from the 1950s through the early 1980s, prominently featuring Italian artists. A partnership between Moretti and Hauser & Wirth presented Italian paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries alongside works from the 1960s by notable figures such as Lucio Fontana and Alberto Burri. Stefano Rabolli Panzera stressed the importance of showcasing Italian art in England. Early sales showed promise, with Gagosian emphasizing Cy Twombly and Kamel Mennour highlighting Gina Pane. Colnaghi/Ben Brown displayed Alighiero Boetti’s tapestries, while the highlight was Sandro Botticelli's 'Portrait of Michele Marullo Tarcaniota,' estimated at €30 million. On October 3, 2019, Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' fetched €11.1 million at Sotheby's.
Key facts
- Frieze Masters 2019 took place in London.
- Italian art was prominently featured, unlike at Frieze London.
- Hauser & Wirth and Moretti collaborated on a stand pairing early Italian paintings with 1960s works.
- Artists featured include Alberto Burri, Mario Schifano, Carla Accardi, Piero Manzoni, Lucio Fontana, Tano Festa, and Enrico Baj.
- Stefano Rabolli Panzera emphasized promoting Italian art in England.
- Gagosian dedicated its stand to Cy Twombly.
- Kamel Mennour showed works by Gina Pane.
- Alighiero Boetti's tapestries were at Colnaghi/Ben Brown.
- Tornabuoni focused on Italian 1960s art.
- Monographic stands included Giulio Paolini, Rachel Whiteread, Louise Nevelson, and Bertrand Lavier.
- Botticelli's 'Portrait of Michele Marullo Tarcaniota' was presented by Trinity Fine Art, with an estimated value of €30 million.
- Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' sold for €11.1 million at Sotheby's on October 3, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Burri
- Mario Schifano
- Carla Accardi
- Piero Manzoni
- Lucio Fontana
- Tano Festa
- Enrico Baj
- Cy Twombly
- Gina Pane
- Alighiero Boetti
- Giulio Paolini
- Rachel Whiteread
- Louise Nevelson
- Bertrand Lavier
- Sandro Botticelli
- Michele Marullo Tarcaniota
- Banksy
- Stefano Rabolli Panzera
- Ludovico Pratesi
Institutions
- Frieze Masters
- Frieze London
- Hauser & Wirth
- Moretti
- Gagosian
- Kamel Mennour
- Colnaghi
- Ben Brown
- Tornabuoni
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Luhring Augustine
- Giò Marconi
- Massimo De Carlo
- Trinity Fine Art
- Sotheby's
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- England
- Italy
- Rome
- Spain