Jacopo Benassi's 'Vuoto' at Centro Pecci: A 25-Year Retrospective

On September 8, 2020, the Centro Pecci in Prato opened 'Vuoto', a solo exhibition by Jacopo Benassi (born 1970, La Spezia). Curated by Elena Magini in collaboration with Galleria Francesca Minini, the show features a site-specific project 'The Belt' realized with Archivio Manteco. The exhibition spans Benassi's 25-year artistic practice, reconstructing his studio with casts, wooden pieces, frames, and musical instruments. Benassi describes 'Vuoto' as an act of emptying his studio and pausing work for the show's duration, a moment of reflection before restarting. His photography, characterized by ubiquitous flash, invades the space, presenting an underground human sample. Benassi discusses his evolution from photographer to artist, emphasizing performance inspired by Trisha Brown's 'falling and dancing', and his punk aesthetic. The exhibition includes tools and objects from his studio, highlighting his shift towards sculpture and conceptual art.