Maurizio Cannavacciuolo's Colorful Geometry at Pack and Giovanni Bonelli in Milan
Maurizio Cannavacciuolo (Naples, 1954) presents a two-chapter exhibition across two Milan venues. At Galleria Giovanni Bonelli, large canvases blend Japanese theater, comics, Emma Kunz's geometric abstraction, and Henri Matisse's colorism, incorporating ancient objects like Byzantine mosaics and Roman amphorae. The works are described as vibrant, joyful, and ironic, underpinned by complex narratives. At Pack, the 'B-side' features three black-and-white pieces dense with forms and dynamic perspectives. Together, the chapters form a visual reflection on the chaos of daily existence, leaving room for fantasy and dreamlike escape. The exhibition is curated by Niccolò Lucarelli, who cites John Lennon's invitation to 'listen to the color of your dreams.'
Key facts
- Maurizio Cannavacciuolo was born in Naples in 1954.
- The exhibition spans two venues: Galleria Giovanni Bonelli and Pack in Milan.
- Works at Bonelli include references to Japanese theater, comics, Emma Kunz, and Henri Matisse.
- Ancient objects such as Byzantine mosaics and Roman amphorae appear in the works.
- The Pack venue shows three black-and-white pieces.
- The exhibition is a visual reflection on the chaos of daily existence.
- Niccolò Lucarelli is the curator and critic who wrote the text.
- The show quotes John Lennon: 'listen to the color of your dreams.'
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cannavacciuolo
- Emma Kunz
- Henri Matisse
- John Lennon
Institutions
- Galleria Giovanni Bonelli
- Pack
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Naples