Maria Lai and Bertozzi & Casoni in Dialogue at MLB Gallery Ferrara
MLB Gallery in Ferrara presents a first-time dialogue between Maria Lai and Bertozzi & Casoni, curated by Maria Livia Brunelli. The exhibition highlights a shared artisanal and conceptual approach, featuring previously unseen works by Lai, including 'Libro (a Lucia)'—a ceramic book with a canvas page—and 'Il Susino – Omaggio a Bertolt Brecht,' a fragile installation referencing the German playwright. Bertozzi & Casoni respond with new ceramic compositions exploring vanitas and memento mori. The show includes loans from collector Walter Baldi and the Archivio Maria Lai. Both artists have concurrent exhibitions in the US: Bertozzi & Casoni at Sperone Westwater and Lai at Magazzino Italian Art. Open until November 30.
Key facts
- Exhibition at MLB Gallery in Ferrara pairs Maria Lai with Bertozzi & Casoni for the first time.
- Curated by Maria Livia Brunelli.
- Includes previously unseen works by Lai, such as 'Libro (a Lucia)' and 'Il Susino – Omaggio a Bertolt Brecht'.
- Bertozzi & Casoni created new ceramic works for the show.
- Loans from collector Walter Baldi and the Archivio Maria Lai.
- Both artists have US exhibitions: Bertozzi & Casoni at Sperone Westwater, Lai at Magazzino Italian Art.
- Exhibition runs until November 30.
- Focus on artisanal craftsmanship and conceptual depth.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Lai
- Bertozzi & Casoni
- Bertolt Brecht
- Maria Livia Brunelli
- Walter Baldi
Institutions
- MLB Gallery
- Sperone Westwater
- Magazzino Italian Art
- Archivio Maria Lai
Locations
- Ferrara
- Italy
- United States