Michelangelo Pistoletto Retrospective at Mamac, Nice
From June 30 to November 4, 2007, the Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (Mamac) in Nice hosts a retrospective dedicated to Michelangelo Pistoletto. Curated by both Pistoletto and Gilbert Perlein, the exhibition highlights his dialectical approach. Born in Turin in 1933, Pistoletto features mirror paintings that transition from self-portraits to life-sized figures that reflect the audience. Utilizing silkscreen on polished steel for a flat appearance, notable works include "Venus of the Rags." Another section presents "Oggetti in meno," showcasing a diverse array of pieces from 1965-66, such as "House at Human Scale" and "Table for Lunch." A cozy space exhibits the "Signe art" series, concluding with the bronze "Etruscan," which acknowledges viewers' reflections.
Key facts
- Michelangelo Pistoletto retrospective at Mamac, Nice, June 30 to November 4, 2007
- Curated by Pistoletto and museum director Gilbert Perlein
- Pistoletto born 1933, learned from his father, a painter and restorer in Turin
- Early mirror paintings from 1961-62 on gold or varnished backgrounds
- Figures in mirror paintings turn their backs to the viewer
- Pistoletto used silkscreen on polished steel to avoid glass distortion
- Large mirror-paintings include a grid image to emphasize flatness
- Highlight: 'Venus of the Rags' installation with a mound of rags
- 'Oggetti in meno' series from late 1965 to early 1966, created without regard for past work
- Works include 'House at Human Scale', 'Twisted Canvases', 'Structure for Speaking Standing', 'Table for Lunch'
- 'Signe art' series of domestic objects shaped by human body X-form
- Climax: bronze 'Etruscan' on a stone path cast from ancient road at Cimiez archaeological site in Nice
Entities
Artists
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Gilbert Perlein
- Lo Savio
- Élisabeth Ballet
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (Mamac)
- artpress
Locations
- Nice
- France
- Turin
- Italy
- Cimiez
Sources
- artpress —