Italian Artists Massimo Bartolini and Ludovica Carbotta Open Solo Shows in Madrid
Two Italian artists, Massimo Bartolini and Ludovica Carbotta, are presenting solo exhibitions in Madrid's gallery district around calle Doctor Fourquet, behind the Museo Reina Sofia. Bartolini's show "Bio Biblio" at Galería Bacelos features autobiographical works including "Cera Persa," 54 bronze candles referencing his age, "Turn," a marble staircase with Brazilian sky-blue veining, and "Left page, right page," fragile alabaster pages from Volterra. Carbotta's site-specific project "Falsetto" at Galería Marta Cervera includes five architectural maquettes made from waste materials like transparent heat-sealed plastic, foam rubber, phenolic foam, cement cast, and silicone, inspired by apocalyptic sci-fi imaginary buildings. The exhibitions run until October 28, 2017 (Bartolini) and November 2017 (Carbotta). The area hosts a high concentration of galleries alongside spaces like Casa Encendida and Tabacalera.
Key facts
- Massimo Bartolini's first solo show at Galería Bacelos in Madrid is titled 'Bio Biblio'.
- Bartolini's work 'Cera Persa' consists of 54 bronze candles made using the lost-wax technique.
- The marble for Bartolini's 'Turn' comes from Brazil with sky-blue veins.
- Bartolini's 'Left page, right page' uses thin alabaster from Volterra.
- Ludovica Carbotta's exhibition at Galería Marta Cervera is titled 'Falsetto'.
- Carbotta's installation includes five architectural maquettes made from waste materials.
- The gallery district is located on calle Doctor Fourquet behind the Museo Reina Sofia.
- Bartolini's show runs until October 28, 2017; Carbotta's until November 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Bartolini
- Ludovica Carbotta
- Federica Lonati
Institutions
- Galería Bacelos
- Galería Marta Cervera
- Museo Reina Sofia
- Casa Encendida
- Tabacalera
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Cecina
- Italy
- Torino
- Volterra
- Brazil
- calle Doctor Fourquet
- calle Valencia 28