Lorenzo Bonechi's female figures on show at Museo Novecento Florence
The Museo Novecento in Florence is currently showcasing 'La città delle donne', an exhibition honoring Lorenzo Bonechi (Figline Valdarno, 1955–1994), curated by Francioli and Risaliti. The exhibition's title is inspired by Federico Fellini's 1980 film. Bonechi, who passed away at the young age of 39, was commemorated through various initiatives in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna from 2024 to 2025. His work achieved international acclaim, with exhibitions in Washington, the Tate Gallery in London, Tokyo, and Osaka. Bonechi's inaugural solo exhibition took place in Tuscany in 1985. Although he was invited to the Venice Biennale in 1994, he died prior to its opening. The Florence exhibition emphasizes 'La città celeste', showcasing female figures and includes pieces from 1990-1993 that demonstrate his artistic evolution.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'La città delle donne' at Museo Novecento Florence dedicated to Lorenzo Bonechi.
- Title references Federico Fellini's 1980 film.
- Bonechi (1955–1994) died at age 39.
- Celebrated between 2024 and 2025 in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
- Exhibition at Castello di Soliera curated by Antonio Natali and Giovanni Bonechi.
- Exhibited in Washington, Tate Gallery London, Tokyo, Osaka.
- First solo show in Tuscany in 1985.
- Associated with Pittura Colta and Anacronismo.
- Invited to 1994 Venice Biennale curated by Jean Clair (1995); died before opening.
- Biennale dedicated two posthumous rooms.
- Exhibition curated by Francioli and Risaliti.
- Focus on recurring theme 'La città celeste'.
- Works include 1988 canvas without human figures, 1991 abstraction.
- Museum's programming includes women artists Marion Baruch, Haley Mellin.
- Works: 1990 conversation piece, 'Figure' (1990), 'Conversazione' (1991, 1992), polychrome ceramic.
- Final 'La Città celeste' (1993) shows synthetic, bird's-eye style with Eastern influences.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Bonechi
- Federico Fellini
- Antonio Natali
- Giovanni Bonechi
- Italo Mussa
- Maurizio Calvesi
- Jean Clair
- Francioli
- Risaliti
- Marion Baruch
- Haley Mellin
- Piero della Francesca
Institutions
- Museo Novecento Firenze
- Archivio Lorenzo Bonechi
- Castello di Soliera
- Tate Gallery
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Firenze
- Italy
- Figline Valdarno
- Toscana
- Emilia-Romagna
- Soliera
- Washington
- Londra
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Venezia