Mamco's 'Fragments d'un discours italien' Surveys Italian Art from 1965 to Today
At the Mamco in Geneva, 'Fragments d'un discours italien' explores the disjointed identity of contemporary Italian art from 1965 to today. Director Christian Bernard points out the absence of varied institutional networks, which has resulted in a near-feudal system of art criticism. The exhibition highlights lesser-known talents, such as the Milanese group Isola Art Project, known for their opposition to urban redevelopment. It also features the Florentine collective Zona (1974–1985) and the documentary segment 'Art, Architecture, Utopie en Toscane, 1960-1980,' which showcases Galleria Schema and Radical Architecture. Piero Gilardi's 'Biosphère' (2001–2002), a new neon work by Maurizio Nannucci, and pieces by Eva Marisaldi are also included, alongside photographs from Michele Zaza and interventions by Botto & Bruno.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Mamco, Geneva, from May 27 to September 21, 2003
- Focus on Italian art from 1965 to present
- Includes Isola Art Project from Milan
- Isola Art Project is based in a former Siemens factory (Stecca degli artigiani)
- Documentary section on Zona (Florence, 1974–1985)
- Section 'Art, Architecture, Utopie en Toscane, 1960-1980' covers Galleria Schema and Radical Architecture groups
- Piero Gilardi presents 'Biosphère' (2001–2002)
- Maurizio Nannucci's neon piece: 'NOT MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND TOURISTS HAVE VISITED THE ANTARCTIC'
- Eva Marisaldi occupies an entire floor
- Photographs by Michele Zaza and interventions by Botto & Bruno
Entities
Artists
- Piero Gilardi
- Maurizio Nannucci
- Eva Marisaldi
- Michele Zaza
- Botto & Bruno
- Christian Bernard
Institutions
- Mamco
- Isola Art Project
- Stecca degli artigiani
- Zona
- Galleria Schema
- Archizoom
- Superstudio
- UFO
- Gruppo 9999
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Milan
- Italy
- Florence
- Turin
- Antarctic
Sources
- artpress —