Jannis Kounellis Returns to Attico Gallery in Rome
Jannis Kounellis (1936–2017) is the subject of a new exhibition at Galleria L'Attico in Rome, curated by Michele Luca Nero. The show focuses on the artist's modular installations and elemental palette, featuring works such as 'Margherita di fuoco' (1967), a daisy powered by an oxyacetylene flame. Kounellis, a key figure in Arte Povera, is known for transforming spaces with raw materials like metal and primary colors. The exhibition emphasizes the concept of a project over a traditional display, creating a dreamlike, kaleidoscopic experience that contrasts classical forms with baroque surroundings.
Key facts
- Jannis Kounellis exhibition at Galleria L'Attico in Rome
- Curated by Michele Luca Nero
- Features 'Margherita di fuoco' (1967) from a private collection in Rome
- Kounellis was born in Piraeus in 1936 and died in Rome in 2017
- The show focuses on modular installations and basic colors
- Kounellis is associated with Arte Povera
- The exhibition is described as a project rather than a conventional exhibition
- Photography credit: Claudio Palmieri
Entities
Artists
- Jannis Kounellis
- Michele Luca Nero
- Claudio Palmieri
Institutions
- Galleria L'Attico
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Piraeus
- Greece