Kiki Smith and Betty Woodman Dual Exhibition in Rome
The Lorcan O'Neill gallery in Rome presents a dual exhibition featuring Kiki Smith and Betty Woodman, running until November 12, 2016. Smith's work, rooted in the natural cycle of life, explores themes of AIDS, sex, and race through animals and mythological figures, now refined into a subtle elegance. Woodman's ceramic practice, spanning sixty years, merges functional pottery with pictorial space, creating a fusion of real and painted worlds. The exhibition showcases large tapestries, delicate bronze sculptures, robust ceramics, and colorful paintings, offering a comprehensive view of both artists' trajectories. Smith (born 1954 in Nuremberg) and Woodman (born 1930 in Norwalk) share German origins, New York residency, and a love for Italy, with their works in dialogue across mediums.
Key facts
- Dual exhibition of Kiki Smith and Betty Woodman at Lorcan O'Neill gallery in Rome.
- Runs until November 12, 2016.
- Smith's work addresses AIDS, sex, and race through animal and mythological motifs.
- Woodman's ceramics span sixty years, blending functional and pictorial elements.
- Exhibition includes tapestries, bronze sculptures, ceramics, and paintings.
- Both artists share German birth, New York residence, and affinity for Italy.
- Smith born 1954 in Nuremberg; Woodman born 1930 in Norwalk.
- Gallery located at Vicolo dei Catinari 3, Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Kiki Smith
- Betty Woodman
Institutions
- Lorcan O'Neill
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Nuremberg
- Germany
- Norwalk
- United States
- New York
- Vicolo dei Catinari 3