Mario De Biasi's Photography and Drawings at Casa dei Tre Oci, Venice
Over 250 photographs, mostly vintage prints from the 1950s onward, by Mario De Biasi (Sois, 1923 – Milan, 2013) are on view at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice, along with numerous drawings and ceramic pieces. The exhibition, curated by Enrica Viganò with Silvia De Biasi, highlights De Biasi's dual output as a photojournalist for Epoca and his private, humanistic projects. A section dedicated to Venice features his candid shots of VIPs at the Venice Film Festival. The show also includes a large globe installation emphasizing universal human connections. Civita Tre Venezie president Emanuela Bassetti announced that the next exhibition at the venue will feature Sabine Weiss, after which the space will be handed over to new owner Nicolas Berggruen.
Key facts
- Mario De Biasi was born in Sois in 1923 and died in Milan in 2013.
- He learned photography from a manual found in the rubble of Nuremberg during WWII.
- He became the first photographer hired by the Italian weekly Epoca.
- His coverage of the 1956 Budapest uprising is noted for its shocking images.
- The exhibition includes over 250 photographs, mostly vintage prints.
- De Biasi also created drawings and ceramic designs, with cups on display.
- The show features a globe installation symbolizing universal humanity.
- Casa dei Tre Oci will be transferred to new owner Nicolas Berggruen after the next exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Mario De Biasi
- Sabine Weiss
- Moira Orfei
Institutions
- Casa dei Tre Oci
- Civita Tre Venezie
- Epoca
- Archivio Mario De Biasi
- Admira
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Milan
- Sois
- Nuremberg
- Budapest
- Mexico
- Italy
- Switzerland