MAMbo Bologna's 'That's IT!' Showcases 56 Young Italian Artists Under Lorenzo Balbi
In Bologna, the MAMbo museum has launched 'That's IT!', a collective exhibition curated by Lorenzo Balbi, showcasing the works of 56 artists born between 1980 and 1996. Located in the Sala delle Ciminiere, the exhibition explores contemporary interpretations of Italian identity, drawing inspiration from Bruno Munari's 1971 poem 'Arte e confini'. Balbi has restructured the exhibition space to link temporary displays with the permanent collection, enhancing public engagement. Among the featured artists are Benni Bosetto, Alice Ronchi, and Margherita Moscardini. The exhibition highlights photography, installations, and digital art, addressing themes such as self-representation and economic instability, and fosters dialogue and community through new commissions and ongoing research projects.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'That's IT!' at MAMbo Bologna features 56 artists born 1980-1996.
- Curated by new director Lorenzo Balbi.
- Subtitle references Bruno Munari's 1971 poem 'Arte e confini'.
- Museum space reorganized to connect temporary and permanent collections.
- Window under portico opened for public visibility.
- Artists include Benni Bosetto, Alice Ronchi, Giulia Cenci, Margherita Moscardini, Irene Fenara, Alessandro di Pietro, Diego Marcon, Roberto Fassone, The Cool Couple, Margherita Raso.
- Show questions Italian national identity in art.
- Artists co-curated the selection of works.
- Themes include self-representation, economy, landscape, and post-apocalyptic scenarios.
- Cesare Pietroiusti contributed catalog essay on alternative education.
- Many artists studied abroad, including at Harvard.
- Exhibition includes new commissions and first steps in long-term research.
Entities
Artists
- Benni Bosetto
- Alice Ronchi
- Giulia Cenci
- Margherita Moscardini
- Irene Fenara
- Alessandro di Pietro
- Diego Marcon
- Roberto Fassone
- The Cool Couple
- Margherita Raso
- Lia Cecchin
- Giulio Squillacciotti
- Michele Sibiloni
- Diego Tonus
- Anonimo
- Marco Giordano
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Stefano Ancarani
- Cesare Pietroiusti
- Andrea Viliani
- Lucia Aspesi
- Bruno Munari
- Ginevra Bria
Institutions
- MAMbo
- Isisuf – Istituto Internazionale di Studi sul Futurismo
- Harvard University
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Sala delle Ciminiere
- MAMbo