Marinetti's Grandson Slams Futurism Show, Offers Expertise Rejected
Leonardo Clerici, the grandson of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, has expressed his discontent with the exhibition 'Il Tempo del Futurismo' for rejecting his scientific input. As a philologist and an expert on Marinetti for over five decades, Clerici proposed to provide resources that would elucidate Marinetti's linguistic innovations, but his offer was dismissed without explanation. He criticized the organizers for misrepresenting Marinetti and reducing Futurism to a mere 'sideshow,' devoid of scientific integrity and crucial documentation. Clerici envisions a space reminiscent of the 1986 'Futurismo & Futurismi' exhibition at Palazzo Grassi, curated by Pontus Hulten. He advocates for fresh interpretative approaches to Marinetti's works and suggests his 1994 book 'L'Oracolo dell'Avanguardia.' This interview appeared in Il Fatto Quotidiano, and Clerici intends to attend the exhibition on its final day.
Key facts
- Leonardo Clerici is the grandson of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and a leading expert on his work.
- Clerici offered scientific collaboration for the exhibition 'Il Tempo del Futurismo' but was rejected.
- He accuses organizers of obscuring Marinetti and presenting Futurism as a sideshow.
- The exhibition lacks documents or photographs on Marinetti, according to Clerici.
- Clerici recommends his 1994 book 'L'Oracolo dell'Avanguardia' for understanding Marinetti.
- The 1986 exhibition 'Futurismo & Futurismi' at Palazzo Grassi is cited as a model.
- Gianni Agnelli promoted the 1986 exhibition and admired Marinetti as a patriot.
- Pier Paolo Pasolini is noted as the only critic who understood Marinetti's message.
Entities
Artists
- Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
- Leonardo Clerici
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Stéphane Mallarmé
- Pontus Hulten
- Gianni Agnelli
Institutions
- Il Fatto Quotidiano
- Skriptura
- Palazzo Grassi
Locations
- Roma
- Italia
- Bruxelles
- Egitto