Mario Schifano's 'Io guardo' Exhibition at Galleria Lombardi
The exhibition "Mario Schifano. La primarietà del reale" is on display at Galleria Lombardi in Rome, running until May 16, 2026. Curated by Lorenzo and Enrico Lombardi, it highlights the works of Italian artist Mario Schifano from the 1960s to the 1990s. Featured pieces include 'Venere di Milo' from the 1970s and 'Futurismo rivisitato' from 1966. Schifano's art blends artisanal painting with elements of mass media, encapsulating themes of reality and urban life. Contributions to the exhibit catalog from various art scholars delve into Schifano's influence on contemporary culture and his innovative techniques in merging different art forms.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Mario Schifano. La primarietà del reale' at Galleria Lombardi, Rome
- Curated by Lorenzo and Enrico Lombardi
- Runs until May 16, 2026
- Features works from 1960s to 1990s
- Includes 'Venere di Milo', 'Senza titolo' (1981), 'Senza titolo' (1990), 'Futurismo rivisitato' (1966), '1919 al mare' (1965)
- Schifano stated: 'Non mi ispiro. Io osservo, guardo… Il mio lavoro nasce dall’esterno, dalla realtà che riesco a captare attraverso i media.'
- Catalog texts by Silvia Pegoraro, Maurizio Calvesi, Maurizio Fagiolo dell’Arco
- References to Achille Bonito Oliva and Luca Massimo Barbero
Entities
Artists
- Mario Schifano
Institutions
- Galleria Lombardi
- Archivio Mario Schifano
- MdM Museum
Locations
- Rome
- Italy