Jimmie Durham's Major Exhibitions in Italy

Jimmie Durham (1940, Arkansas – 2021, Berlin), a Cherokee artist celebrated with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 58th Venice Biennale, showcased his work extensively throughout Italy. In 2007, 'Templum: il sacro, il profano, e altro', a site-specific exhibition curated by Angelo Capasso, took place at Fondazione VOLUME! in Rome, challenging visitors' perceptions with found objects and oil drums. Durham's 'Underground and cloud connections' was displayed in 2012 at Edicola Notte in Trastevere, featuring a snake shed and artifacts from the Appian Way. From December 2012 to February 2013, 'Wood, Stone and Friends', curated by Anna Cuomo, was presented at Palazzo Reale in Naples, showcasing sculptures made from various materials. In 2015, Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice held 'Venice: Objects, Work and Tourism', curated by Chiara Bertola, addressing the effects of mass tourism. In 2016, Madre in Naples featured 'Presepio', a nativity scene crafted from simple materials. That same year, MAXXI in Rome launched 'Sound and Silliness', including audio-visual pieces like 'Fleur de pas mal'. In 2018, 'Labyrinth', curated by Gabi Scardi, was exhibited at Fondazione Adolfo Pini in Milan, highlighting building materials and the video 'The Man Who Had A Beautiful House'.