Matteo Boetti's Poetry Book Honors Father Alighiero Boetti
Matteo Boetti, the son of the renowned Arte Povera artist Alighiero Boetti, has released his third collection of poetry titled "NOMI KAWUKI ASMO' PIAOS BUT il mio passero da combattimento si chiamava Cipolla." This work was initially showcased at Galleria Tornabuoni in Forte dei Marmi. The title pays homage to a childhood sparrow named Cipolla and the sparrow games from Afghanistan. Comprising 55 poems, the book features contributions from artists such as Sandro Chia and Paolo Canevari. Matteo's poetic style prioritizes visual expression over simple communication and seeks to present his father's humanity beyond reductive interpretations. The collection also reflects a childhood journey to Kabul. Additionally, Matteo's ongoing project, CollAge, includes over 1,000 artworks. A tribute exhibition for his father's death anniversary took place in May, and a theatrical performance is scheduled for the Todi Festival on August 30.
Key facts
- Matteo Boetti published his third poetry book dedicated to his father Alighiero Boetti.
- Title: 'NOMI KAWUKI ASMO' PIAOS BUT il mio passero da combattimento si chiamava Cipolla'.
- First presentation at Galleria Tornabuoni in Forte dei Marmi.
- Title references a 1997 image and a childhood sparrow named Cipolla.
- Book contains 55 poems and contributions from multiple artists.
- Contributing artists: Sandro Chia, Nunzio, Paolo Canevari, Gallo, Stefano Arienti, Marco Tirelli, Pino Pascali, Pizzi Cannella, Alessandro Bazan, Donato Piccolo.
- Matteo describes his poetry as abstracting surroundings, using rhyme and precise language.
- He rejects simplified views of his father as guru or anarchist, emphasizing his humanity.
- Book inspired by a childhood trip to Kabul with his father at age 7.
- Matteo's new project CollAge is a collection of over 1,000 works from 1993-2020.
- CollAge is a multifunctional space for poetry, music, theater, oil, and horses.
- May exhibition for 27th anniversary of Alighiero's death featured Canevari, Ceccobelli, Nunzio.
- Longer version of daughter's play to be presented at Todi Festival on August 30.
Entities
Artists
- Matteo Boetti
- Alighiero Boetti
- Sandro Chia
- Nunzio
- Paolo Canevari
- Gallo
- Stefano Arienti
- Marco Tirelli
- Pino Pascali
- Pizzi Cannella
- Alessandro Bazan
- Donato Piccolo
- Bruno Ceccobelli
- Franz Kline
- Giorgio Morandi
- Piero Manzoni
- Alberto Burri
- Lucio Fontana
- Gino De Dominicis
- Gerhard Richter
- Mario Schifano
- Charles Baudelaire
- Giorgio Colombo
Institutions
- Galleria Tornabuoni
- Todi Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Forte dei Marmi
- Italy
- Kabul
- Afghanistan
- Rome
- Flaminio