Louise Bourgeois Gets Three Major Italian Shows in 2024
In 2024, Italy will feature three exhibitions dedicated to Louise Bourgeois, taking place from June to autumn in Florence, Rome, and Naples. The Florence exhibition, titled 'Louise Bourgeois in Florence,' is scheduled for June 22 to October 20 and will display pieces such as 'Spider Couple' (2003) and 'Cell XVIII (Portrait)' (2000), curated by Philip Larratt-Smith and Sergio Risaliti. Meanwhile, 'Louise Bourgeois: Unconscious Memories' will be held at Galleria Borghese in Rome from June 21 to September 15, showcasing 20 works, including 'Homage to Bernini' (1967), curated by Cloé Perrone and Geraldine Leardi, with 'No Exit' featured at Villa Medici. Lastly, 'Rare Language' in Naples at Studio Trisorio, running from June 25 to September 28, will exhibit 35 drawings and 4 bronze sculptures reflecting Bourgeois's personal memories.
Key facts
- Three Louise Bourgeois exhibitions open in Italy between June and autumn 2024.
- Florence shows at Museo Novecento and Museo degli Innocenti from June 22 to October 20, 2024.
- Rome show at Galleria Borghese and Villa Medici from June 21 to September 15, 2024.
- Naples show at Studio Trisorio from June 25 to September 28, 2024.
- Florence exhibition includes 'Spider Couple' (2003), red gouaches, and 'Do Not Abandon Me' series with Tracey Emin.
- Rome exhibition is Galleria Borghese's first contemporary artist show, featuring 20 works.
- Naples exhibition includes 35 drawings and 4 bronze sculptures.
- Curators include Philip Larratt-Smith, Sergio Risaliti, Cloé Perrone, Geraldine Leardi, Arabella Natalini, and Stefania Rispoli.
Entities
Artists
- Louise Bourgeois
- Tracey Emin
- Filippo Brunelleschi
- Canova
- Bernini
- Caravaggio
Institutions
- Museo Novecento
- Museo degli Innocenti
- Galleria Borghese
- Villa Medici
- Studio Trisorio
- The Easton Foundation
- Accademia di Francia – Villa Medici
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Rome
- Naples
- Pietrasanta
- Carrara
- Riviera Chiaia 215
- Paris
- New York
- Margate