Julio Villani's Playful Dialogue with Zadkine at Musée Zadkine
From October 22, 2010, to January 30, 2011, the Musée Zadkine in Paris features a solo show by Brazilian artist Julio Villani, alongside works by Belarusian sculptor Ossip Zadkine. Among the exhibition's highlights are 'L'Arpenteur,' which consists of three heads crafted from cardboard, aluminum, and steel, and 'Souvenirs de mes cent ans,' a collection of vintage photographs humorously altered, drawing inspiration from John Baldessari. Villani's imagined 'French family' includes Brazilian elements like 'Nenette en tamanoir' and 'Nenette en Parangolé.' The display also features video pieces such as 'Cash Cash' (2010) and 'Nature morte avec cafard' (1997). Noteworthy works include 'Vénus anthropophage' (1998) and 'L'Origine du monde' (2002), a reinterpretation of Courbet's famous painting. Carole Boulbès provided a review of the exhibition.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Musée Zadkine, Paris, from October 22, 2010 to January 30, 2011.
- Julio Villani is a Brazilian-born artist.
- Works are installed throughout the museum, including the garden.
- Villani's 'L'Arpenteur' features three heads in cardboard, aluminum, and steel.
- Series 'Souvenirs de mes cent ans' uses retouched vintage photographs.
- Villani acknowledges influence from John Baldessari.
- 'Vénus anthropophage' (1998) is a 1.54-meter plastic doll with a neck of stacked toys.
- Centerpiece 'L'Origine du monde' (2002) is a sculptural version of Courbet's painting.
- The wood for 'L'Origine du monde' comes from an Amazonian tree, turned in Marília, Brazil.
- Review by Carole Boulbès.
Entities
Artists
- Julio Villani
- Ossip Zadkine
- John Baldessari
- Hélio Oiticica
- Francis Picabia
- Gustave Courbet
- Carole Boulbès
Institutions
- Musée Zadkine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Marília
- Brazil
- Amazon
Sources
- artpress —