Italian Art Takes Center Stage at Frieze London with Multiple Exhibitions
Italian art takes center stage during Frieze Week in London. The Tornabuoni Gallery features "Reading De Chirico," which includes 25 pieces by Giorgio de Chirico, with curation by Katherine Robinson. Nahmad Projects presents "Metafisica da Giardino," curated by Francesco Vezzoli, showcasing his art alongside de Chirico's. Mazzoleni Gallery's "Light in Motion," overseen by Elena Gigli, comprises 46 works from Giacomo Balla, Dorazio, and Zappettini. The Italian Cultural Institute's "Legami II," curated by Eugenio Re Rebaudengo of Artuner, pairs the works of Pietro Consagra and Marine Hugonnier. Luxembourg & Dayan features 16 pieces by Gino de Dominicis, while Frieze Masters sees a recreation of Enrico Baj's home display by Luxembourg & Dayan and Giò Marconi. These exhibitions will continue into late 2017 and early 2018.
Key facts
- Tornabuoni Gallery presents 'Reading De Chirico' with 25 works by Giorgio de Chirico in nine sections.
- Exhibition curated by Katherine Robinson, member of the scientific committee of Fondazione Giorgio e Isa De Chirico.
- Nahmad Projects hosts 'Metafisica da Giardino' curated by Francesco Vezzoli, who also exhibits three works.
- Mazzoleni Gallery presents 'Light in Motion' curated by Elena Gigli with 46 works by Balla, Dorazio, and Zappettini.
- Italian Cultural Institute shows 'Legami II' pairing Pietro Consagra with Marine Hugonnier, organized by Artuner.
- Luxembourg & Dayan displays 16 works by Gino de Dominicis from Guntis Brand collection, mostly previously unseen.
- At Frieze Masters, 'Enrico Baj: the artist's home' recreates Baj's house-studio in Vergiate.
- Auction results confirm success of Spatialist artists during Frieze Week.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Giacomo Balla
- Gino de Dominicis
- Enrico Baj
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Pietro Consagra
- Marine Hugonnier
- Dorazio
- Zappettini
Institutions
- Tornabuoni Gallery
- Fondazione Giorgio e Isa De Chirico
- Nahmad Projects
- Mazzoleni Gallery
- Italian Cultural Institute
- Artuner
- Luxembourg & Dayan
- Giò Marconi
- Frieze Masters
Locations
- London
- Mayfair
- Vergiate
- Italy