MAMbo Bologna Marks 50 Years Since Francesco Arcangeli's Death with 'Tramando' Exhibition
The MAMbo museum in Bologna is currently presenting an exhibition named "Tramando," which celebrates the legacy of Francesco Arcangeli, running until January 6. Curated by Uliana Zanetti, with support from Lorenza Selleri, this exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of Arcangeli’s passing. Arcangeli, who was a key figure at the Galleria Comunale d’Arte Moderna from 1958 to 1968, was renowned as a poet and art historian. The display features around 60 pieces he acquired or endorsed, showcasing renowned artists such as Alberto Burri, Giorgio Morandi, and Bridget Riley, among others, highlighting his extensive influence in the art world.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Tramando' at MAMbo Bologna runs until January 6.
- Curated by Uliana Zanetti with support from Lorenza Selleri.
- Commemorates 50 years since Francesco Arcangeli's death (1915-1974).
- Arcangeli was director of Galleria Comunale d’Arte Moderna from 1958 to 1968.
- Features about 60 works proposed or acquired by Arcangeli.
- Includes works by Morandi, Burri, Tàpies, Sutherland, Matta, and others.
- Highlights Arcangeli's 'padana' line connecting Wiligelmo to Ultimi naturalisti.
- Closes with works by Riley, Alviani, Castellani, and Colombo.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Arcangeli
- Bruno Toscano
- Renato Barilli
- Uliana Zanetti
- Lorenza Selleri
- Roberto Longhi
- Wiligelmo
- Amico Aspertini
- Ennio Morlotti
- Mattia Moreni
- Vasco Bendini
- Sergio Vacchi
- Pompilio Mandelli
- Alberto Burri
- Giorgio Morandi
- Karel Appel
- Asger Jorn
- Antoni Tàpies
- Graham Sutherland
- Sebastian Matta
- Osvaldo Licini
- Jackson Pollock
- Bridget Riley
- Getullio Alviani
- Enrico Castellani
- Gianni Colombo
- Santa Nastro
Institutions
- MAMbo
- Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Bologna
- Galleria Comunale d’Arte Moderna
- University of Bologna
- Archiginnasio di Bologna
- Comune di Bologna
- Artribune
- Paragone
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Grizzana
- Venice
- San Petronio