Metaphysical Masterpieces: Morandi, Sironi, Carrà at CIMA New York
The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) in New York is hosting its inaugural group exhibition, titled 'Metaphysical Masterpieces 1916-1920: Morandi, Sironi and Carrà', in partnership with Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera. Curated by James Bradburne and Laura Mattioli, the show will be on display until June 15, 2019. This exhibition expands the understanding of Metaphysical art beyond Giorgio de Chirico, featuring works by Carlo Carrà, Mario Sironi, and Giorgio Morandi. Notable pieces include de Chirico's 'Interno metafisico (Con piccola officina)' (1917), Carrà's 'L’Idolo ermafrodito' (1917), Sironi's 'La Venere dei porti' (1919) and 'Il camion giallo' (1918), along with Morandi's works from 1916-1919, plus covers of 'Valori Plastici' (1918-1920) and 'I.I.I.' (1920).
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Metaphysical Masterpieces 1916-1920: Morandi, Sironi, and Carrà' at CIMA, New York, until June 15, 2019.
- First group show and collaboration between CIMA and Pinacoteca di Brera, curated by James Bradburne and Laura Mattioli.
- Features works by Carlo Carrà, Mario Sironi, and Giorgio Morandi, with one painting by Giorgio de Chirico.
- De Chirico's 'Interno metafisico (Con piccola officina)' (1917) opens the show.
- Carrà's 'L’Idolo ermafrodito' (1917) reflects his post-Futurist crisis and war trauma.
- Sironi's 'La Venere dei porti' (1919) uses newspaper collage and depicts a prostitute.
- Morandi's section highlights his 1916-1919 works, emphasizing formal composition over symbolism.
- Theoretical context provided by covers of 'Valori Plastici' and 'I.I.I.' magazines.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Carlo Carrà
- Mario Sironi
- Giorgio Morandi
- Giulio Paolini
- Giotto
- Henri Rousseau
Institutions
- Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA)
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Soho
- Ferrara
- Italy
- Milan
- 421 Broome Street