MAXXI's 'LA STRADA' Explores the Concept of the Street with Over 140 Artists
From December 7, 2018, to April 28, 2019, the MAXXI museum in Rome will present the exhibition 'LA STRADA. Dove si crea il mondo,' curated by Hou Hanru alongside the museum's team. This exhibition showcases the contributions of over 140 artists, focusing on the significance of streets in modern society, including themes of public engagement, everyday experiences, and political discourse. Among the featured artists is Robin Rhode, born in Cape Town in 1976, who created a wall piece entitled 'Car on Bricks' (2010), which comments on the issue of stolen car wheels. Rhode aims to transform art into a public experience and inspires emerging artists to connect with the street to enhance the understanding of contemporary art. The exhibition is located at MAXXI, Via Guido Reni 4/a, Rome.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'LA STRADA. Dove si crea il mondo' at MAXXI in Rome from December 7, 2018, to April 28, 2019.
- Curated by Hou Hanru, Artistic Director, and MAXXI curatorial and research staff.
- Over 140 artists participate in the group show.
- Robin Rhode created a site-specific wall drawing 'Car on Bricks' (2010).
- The work references stolen car wheels replaced by bricks.
- Rhode aims to bring the outside inside by using a photo of a wall detail as texture.
- Rhode has worked with the street concept for 20 years, starting in South Africa.
- Rhode targets an audience not familiar with contemporary art.
Entities
Artists
- Hou Hanru
- Lin Yilin
- Robin Rhode
Institutions
- MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo
- Fondazione MAXXI
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Via Guido Reni 4/a, 00196 Roma