MACRO Roma Unveils Summer 2021 Program with 'Exhibition Magazine' Format
MACRO Roma's summer 2021 initiative continues the 'exhibition magazine' concept introduced in 2020. According to Director Luca Lo Pinto, several sections commenced in February, marking an active period. Cultural assessor Lorenza Fruci referred to it as an 'identity flow.' Notable events include 'Musica da Camera' (June 10–August 29) featuring Franca Sacchi, 'Studio Bibliografico' (June 15–September 5) showcasing works by Noah Barker, Éric Baudelaire, and Walid Raad, and 'Polifonia' (June 22–October 10) spotlighting Friedl Kubelka vom Gröller. Julie Peeters heads 'In-Design' (July 8–October 24), while Tony Cokes' 'Solo/Multi' launches on July 15. The 'Retrofuturo' section highlights emerging artists starting July 13. A documentary on Lawrence Weiner debuts June 30, with performances on July 1 and Darren Bader's AR exhibition available until July 31. The 'AGORÀ' series resumes on July 16.
Key facts
- MACRO Roma's summer 2021 program runs from June to October 2021
- Director Luca Lo Pinto's tenure was affected by pandemic closures
- The 'exhibition magazine' model was launched in 2020
- Franca Sacchi's sound works are presented from June 10 to August 29
- Studio Bibliografico features 13 artists from June 15 to September 5
- Friedl Kubelka vom Gröller's Polifonia runs June 22 to October 10
- Tony Cokes' first Italian solo show opens July 15
- Darren Bader's AR exhibition Bootlicker Suite is in multiple Italian cities
Entities
Artists
- Luca Lo Pinto
- Franca Sacchi
- Noah Barker
- Éric Baudelaire
- Pauline Curnier Jardin
- Claudia de la Torre
- Maria Eichhorn
- Simone Fattal
- Aaron Flint Jamison
- David Horvitz
- Tobias Kaspar
- Giulio Paolini
- Walid Raad
- Georgia Sagri
- Luca Trevisani
- Reba Maybury
- Friedl Kubelka vom Gröller
- Talia Chetrit
- Philipp Fleischmann
- Seiichi Furuya
- Sophie Thun
- Eva Sangiorgi
- Julie Peeters
- Tony Cokes
- Mario Diacono
- Vito Acconci
- Francesco Clemente
- Enzo Cucchi
- David McDermott
- Peter McGough
- Donna Moylan
- Claudio Parmiggiani
- Margherita Raso
- Alessandro Cicoria
- Carola Bonfili
- Costanza Candeloro
- Ludovica Carbotta
- Gianluca Concialdi
- Giulia Crispiani
- Giorgio Di Noto
- Giorgia Garzilli
- Beatrice Marchi
- Diego Marcon
- SAGG NAPOLI
- Parasite 2.0
- Francesco Pedraglio
- Davide Stucchi
- Franco Mazzuchelli
- Lawrence Weiner
- Anne-James Chaton
- Mauro Remiddi
- Mai Mai Mai
- Darren Bader
- Lino 'Capra' Vaccina
- Napoli Segreta
- Lorenza Fruci
Institutions
- MACRO Roma
- Accademia di Francia a Roma – Villa Medici
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Turin
- Milan
- Venice
- Naples