Maurizio Fagiolo dell'Arco: A Visionary Art Historian Remembered in Rome
Galleria Russo in Rome is currently hosting an exhibition curated by Laura Cherubini and Beatrice Mirri, commemorating Maurizio Fagiolo dell'Arco (1939–2002) two decades after his passing. An art historian who chose not to accept a university position, Fagiolo dell'Arco taught at the Accademia di Belle Arti and was a co-founder of studio MetaImago. He played a significant role in guiding critics and historians, including Ester Coen and Angela Cipriani. The exhibition showcases forty artworks and documents that span his interests from Baroque to contemporary art, featuring contributions from Pino Pascali, Tano Festa, and Alighiero Boetti, along with photographs and unique items from his relationships with various artists.
Key facts
- Maurizio Fagiolo dell'Arco (1939–2002) was a Roman art historian.
- He refused a university chair and taught at the Accademia di Belle Arti.
- He co-founded the studio MetaImago with architect Maurizio di Puolo.
- The exhibition 'Omaggio a Maurizio Fagiolo dell'Arco' is at Galleria Russo, Rome.
- Curated by Laura Cherubini with Beatrice Mirri.
- Features 40 works and original documents from his collection.
- Includes pieces by Pino Pascali, Tano Festa, Alighiero Boetti, and others.
- Catalogue includes 22 testimonies from people close to him.
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Fagiolo dell'Arco
- Marcello Fagiolo dell'Arco
- Pino Pascali
- Tano Festa
- Alighiero Boetti
- Giuseppe Chiari
- Guido Crepax
- Giulio Paolini
- Giacomo Balla
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Alberto Savinio
- Alberto Ziveri
- Duilio Cambellotti
- Mario Mafai
- Fausto Pirandello
- Man Ray
- Giovan Battista Gaulli (il Baciccio)
- Ester Coen
- Angela Cipriani
- Maurizio Marini
- Ennery Taramelli
- Laura Cherubini
- Beatrice Mirri
- Daniela Fonti
- Ludovico Pratesi
- Vittoria Leone
- Carla Accardi
- Getulio Alviani
- Corrado Cagli
- Giuseppe Capogrossi
- Lucio Del Pezzo
- Jim Dine
- Piero Dorazio
- Ferruccio Ferrazzi
- Giorgio Griffa
- Carlo Maria Mariani
- Roberto Melli
- Fausto Melotti
- Nunzio
- Antonietta Raphael
- Antonio Sanfilippo
- Giulio Aristide Sartorio
- Mario Schifano
- Carlo Socrate
- Armando Spadini
- Francesco Trombadori
- Giulio Turcato
- Andy Warhol
- Marcello Fagiolo
- Giulio Carlo Argan
- Domenichino
- Bernini
- Balla
- Picabia
- Pericle Fazzini
- Riccardo Francalancia
- Guglielmo Janni
- Scipione
Institutions
- Galleria Russo
- Accademia di Belle Arti
- MetaImago
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Artribune
- Manfredi edizioni
- Museo del Barocco di Ariccia
- Bulzoni
- Avanti!
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Ariccia
- Via Alibert, 20