Jules van Biesbroeck Centaur Exhibition Opens at Bper Banca in Modena
An exhibition dedicated to Belgian artist Jules van Biesbroeck (1873-1965) is currently on display at La Galleria Bper Banca in Modena, curated by Luciano Rivi. This showcase, featuring approximately 60 pieces, aims to reintroduce van Biesbroeck's art, which was last shown in 2019 before being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. His collection, originally donated to Cassa di Risparmio di Ferrara, became part of Bper following its acquisition. Notable works include "Centauro che uccide il cervo" (circa 1918) and the sculpture "Pan" (1910). The exhibition is organized into three segments, placing his work alongside contemporaries and exploring the centaur theme, with contributions from Luigi Ontani and Weiner Vaccari. Sabrina Bianchi seeks to enhance appreciation for van Biesbroeck and provoke reflection through myth.
Key facts
- Exhibition at La Galleria Bper Banca in Modena focuses on Jules van Biesbroeck and the centaur myth.
- Van Biesbroeck was born in Portici in 1873 and died in Brussels in 1965.
- A previous exhibition on van Biesbroeck at the same venue in 2019 was suspended due to Covid-19.
- Van Biesbroeck's works were donated to Cassa di Risparmio di Ferrara and later acquired by Bper.
- Curator Luciano Rivi organized the show with about 60 works.
- The central painting 'Centauro che uccide il cervo' (ca. 1918) shows Expressionist influences.
- Artists referenced include Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Arnold Böcklin, Max Klinger, and Franz von Stuck.
- The exhibition includes works by Ettore Tito, Mario De Maria, Felice Tosalli, Luigi Ontani, Weiner Vaccari, and Alberto Savinio.
Entities
Artists
- Jules van Biesbroeck
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Arnold Böcklin
- Max Klinger
- Franz von Stuck
- Ettore Tito
- Mario De Maria
- Felice Tosalli
- Luigi Ontani
- Weiner Vaccari
- Alberto Savinio
Institutions
- La Galleria Bper Banca
- Cassa di Risparmio di Ferrara
- Bper Banca
Locations
- Modena
- Portici
- Brussels
- Ferrara