Masbedo's Handle with Care Explores Art Restoration in Two Acts
The Italian artistic duo Masbedo, consisting of Nicolò Massazza (born 1973) and Iacopo Bedogni (born 1970), unveils 'Handle with Care,' a multi-channel video installation shot at Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence and Centro Conservazione e Restauro in Venaria. This project showcases the detailed efforts of conservators on artworks, delving into themes of materiality and time. The exhibition unfolds in two parts: first at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence (October 22–24, 2016) as part of Estate Fiorentina 2016, followed by Reggia di Venaria (October 29, 2016 – January 15, 2017), where the primary installation resides in the Citroniera. It features live performances, lectures, and works such as 'Cose' (2012) and '30 Luglio 2007' (2016). Curated by Paola Nicolin, the initiative receives backing from In Between Art Film and MiBACT.
Key facts
- Masbedo is composed of Nicolò Massazza (b. 1973) and Iacopo Bedogni (b. 1970).
- Handle with Care is a multi-channel video installation shot at Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Florence) and Centro Conservazione e Restauro (Venaria).
- The exhibition runs in two acts: Florence (Palazzo Vecchio, Oct 22–24, 2016) and Venaria (Reggia di Venaria, Oct 29, 2016 – Jan 15, 2017).
- The Citroniera of the Reggia di Venaria, designed by Filippo Juvarra, hosts the main installation.
- The project includes works: Cose (2012), BB-547-CJ (2016), and 30 Luglio 2007 (2016).
- Curated by Paola Nicolin, the project evolved from a visit to MSK Ghent to see the restoration of Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece.
- Live performances by the artists and lectures occur in Florence; Eike Schmidt, director of the Uffizi, gives a concluding talk.
- Support comes from In Between Art Film, Snaporazverein (Federica Bianchi), MiBACT, and Civita.
Entities
Artists
- Nicolò Massazza
- Iacopo Bedogni
- Masbedo
- Filippo Juvarra
- Paola Nicolin
- Eike Schmidt
- Federica Bianchi
Institutions
- Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Centro Conservazione e Restauro di Venaria
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Reggia di Venaria
- Galleria degli Uffizi
- MSK Ghent
- Estate Fiorentina
- MiBACT
- Civita
- In Between Art Film
- Snaporazverein
- Museo Civico Villa Carlotti
- Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio per la città metropolitana di Genova e le Province di Imperia, La Spezia e Savona
- Curia Metropolitana di Torino
- Comune di Firenze
- Venaria Reale
- The Classroom
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Venaria
- Turin
- Ghent
- Belgium
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Piazza Della Signoria
- Reggia di Venaria
- Piazza Della Repubblica 4
- Citroniera
- Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Centro Conservazione e Restauro di Venaria
- MSK
- Caprino Veronese
- Genoa
- Avigliana
- Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
- Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Pietro