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Matteo Fato's Dual Exhibitions at Monitor Gallery in Rome and Pereto

exhibition · 2026-04-27

Monitor Gallery is hosting two exhibitions featuring Matteo Fato in Rome and Pereto, Abruzzo, both inspired by Gianni Garrera's concept "La verità è tutto ciò che abbiamo dimenticato." In Rome, the exhibition titled "L’immagine precede la Natura?" displays intimate pieces from 2022-2023, such as "Il paradiso è guardare per sempre una cosa senza toccarla" and "Tigra." Meanwhile, in Pereto, "Gli occhi non sono carne ma stelle," which runs until November 26, showcases works from 2012-2023, including a site-specific installation and a new engraving section. This exhibition emphasizes Fato's evolving color palette and features the sculpture "In ragione della verità" (2019–2023), alongside an installation in a cistern that merges images with Garrera's voice.

Key facts

  • Monitor Gallery hosts two exhibitions by Matteo Fato in Rome and Pereto.
  • Rome exhibition: 'L’immagine precede la Natura?' features 2022-2023 works.
  • Pereto exhibition: 'Gli occhi non sono carne ma stelle' at Palazzo Maccafani until November 26.
  • Pereto show includes works from 2012 to 2023, a site-specific installation, and engravings.
  • Engraving section is a first for Fato, who teaches at the Academy of Fine Arts of Urbino.
  • Exhibition traces Fato's evolving use of color from line coexistence to fusion.
  • Sculpture 'In ragione della verità' (2019–2023) uses accumulated oil on linen with mirrored plinth.
  • Self-portraits focus on the artist's hand as metonym for creative action.
  • Florilegi are 'nature vive' based on New Year's Eve sky observations.
  • Cistern installation 'La verità è tutto ciò che abbiamo dimenticato' includes Garrera's voice.
  • Fato's titles are integral to works, reflecting his cultured nature as painter, poet, philosopher.

Entities

Artists

  • Matteo Fato
  • Gianni Garrera
  • Giordano Bruno
  • Giovanni Fato

Institutions

  • Monitor Gallery
  • Palazzo Maccafani
  • Academy of Fine Arts of Urbino
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Pereto
  • Abruzzo
  • Italy

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