John Stezaker's Collages of Interruption at Fondazione Morra Greco in Naples
In Naples, the Fondazione Morra Greco is hosting a solo exhibition dedicated to British conceptual artist John Stezaker (b. 1949), showcasing approximately eighty pieces spanning from the 1970s to the present. Titled after Stezaker's technique of interruption, the exhibition is spread throughout the foundation's various spaces. A film loop named 'Train,' which nods to early cinema, is displayed in the basement. On the upper levels, influences from Franz Kafka and Italo Calvino intertwine with early 20th-century avant-garde movements. The first floor features book-works from the 'Observatory' and 'Metamorphosis' series, while the 'Shadow' series presents serigraphs of classic Hollywood icons. The top floor is dedicated to Stezaker's collages made from magazine cutouts and vintage photos, emphasizing ironic contrasts. Rather than a retrospective, the exhibition focuses on recurring themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Fondazione Morra Greco, Naples
- Around eighty works from 1970s to today
- Film-loop 'Train' in basement against Greco-Roman walls
- References to Franz Kafka and Italo Calvino
- Series: Observatory, Metamorphosis, Shadow, and collages
- Collages use magazine clippings, posters, vintage photographs
- Subjects include 1940s and 1950s Hollywood stars
- Exhibition structured as narrative, not retrospective
Entities
Artists
- John Stezaker
- Franz Kafka
- Italo Calvino
- Gregor Samsa
Institutions
- Fondazione Morra Greco
- The Approach London
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Palazzo Caracciolo di Avellino