miart 2018: 12 Must-See Booths from Gagosian to Emerging Galleries
The 2018 miart in Milan highlighted impressive Italian exhibitions and a revival of painting, prominently featuring Gagosian. Gian Enzo Sperone showcased a retrospective spanning 30 years, including works from Giulio Paolini to Richard Long, along with a mini-booth dedicated to Enrico Prampolini (1930–1949). APALAZZOGALLERY presented a solo exhibit by Jonas Mekas, featuring 'Lithuania and the collapse of the USSR.' The Barbara Gladstone Gallery displayed a combination of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs and Ugo Rondinone's installations. A retrospective of Salvo was organized by Claudio Poleschi Gallery. Rossella Colombari presented unpublished photos of Carlo Mollino and a restored ovovia from the 1950s. Massimo De Carlo highlighted Carsten Höller, while Giò Marconi showcased Oliver Osborne's paintings. Jo Spence's feminist photography was featured by Richard Saltoun Gallery, and Galleria Bonelli hosted a solo exhibition of Gianni Pettena.
Key facts
- miart 2018 featured Gagosian's participation as a major novelty.
- Italian booths were praised for curation and quality.
- Gian Enzo Sperone presented a 30-year survey and an Enrico Prampolini mini-booth.
- APALAZZOGALLERY showed Jonas Mekas with a video on Lithuania's independence.
- Barbara Gladstone Gallery exhibited Robert Mapplethorpe and Ugo Rondinone.
- Claudio Poleschi Gallery held a Salvo retrospective from 1969 to 1970s.
- Rossella Colombari displayed Carlo Mollino's unpublished photos and a restored ovovia.
- Massimo De Carlo featured Carsten Höller's mushrooms and Baby Giraffe fluo.
- Giò Marconi presented Oliver Osborne's paintings during his Bonner Kunstverein show.
- Richard Saltoun Gallery showed Jo Spence's feminist photography.
- Doppelgaenger exhibited Sarah Jérôme's works across drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- Galleria Bonelli hosted Gianni Pettena's solo show on justice.
- Clearing Gallery paired Jean-Marie Appriou and Sebastian Black.
- Generations section included Linda Fregni Nagler and Jochen Lempert at Vistamare + ProjectSD.
Entities
Artists
- Giulio Paolini
- Joseph Kosuth
- Nanda Vigo
- Wim Delvoye
- Robert Barry
- Richard Long
- Enrico Prampolini
- Jonas Mekas
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Ugo Rondinone
- Salvo (Salvo Mangione)
- Carlo Mollino
- Leo Gasperl
- Niccolò Spirito
- Carsten Höller
- Oliver Osborne
- Jo Spence
- Sarah Jérôme
- Gianni Pettena
- Duccio Maria Gambi
- Jean-Marie Appriou
- Sebastian Black
- Linda Fregni Nagler
- Jochen Lempert
Institutions
- Gagosian
- Gian Enzo Sperone
- APALAZZOGALLERY
- Palazzo della Ragione di Bergamo
- Barbara Gladstone Gallery
- Claudio Poleschi Gallery
- Rossella Colombari
- Massimo De Carlo
- Giò Marconi
- Bonner Kunstverein
- Richard Saltoun Gallery
- Doppelgaenger
- Galleria Bonelli
- Clearing Gallery
- Vistamare + ProjectSD
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lucca
- Bergamo
- Lithuania
- USSR
- Las Vegas
- Turin
- Bolzano
- Edinburgh
- Berlin
- London
- Bruxelles
- New York
- Bari
- Hong Kong