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Narrative Art Group Show at Twenty14 Contemporary in Milan

exhibition · 2026-05-05

The 'Narrativa' exhibition is currently being held at Twenty14 Contemporary in Milan, running until February 4, 2017. Curated by Matilde Scaramellini and Elena Vaninetti, the show investigates narrative art's capacity to extend beyond traditional language and storytelling methods. Artists featured in this exhibition seek to challenge the perception of photography as a lifeless reproduction medium, favoring their own distinctive creative expressions through handwritten works and original vintage photographs. The themes revolve around everyday experiences and personal storytelling, showcasing talents such as Didier Bay, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, and Peter Hutchinson. The gallery is located at Piazza Mentana 7.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Narrativa' at Twenty14 Contemporary in Milan.
  • Curated by Matilde Scaramellini and Elena Vaninetti.
  • Runs until February 4, 2017.
  • Explores narrative art's defunctionalization of language.
  • Artists express unease with photography's mechanical reproduction.
  • Focus on everyday, autobiographical themes.
  • Participating artists: Didier Bay, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Roger Cutforth, Jochen Gerz, Peter Hutchinson, Jean Le Gac, Heikki Kaski, Luca Massaro, Jacopo Gospel Quaggia, Helmut Schwarzer.
  • Venue address: Piazza Mentana 7, Milan.

Entities

Artists

  • Didier Bay
  • Marc Camille Chaimowicz
  • Roger Cutforth
  • Jochen Gerz
  • Peter Hutchinson
  • Jean Le Gac
  • Heikki Kaski
  • Luca Massaro
  • Jacopo Gospel Quaggia
  • Helmut Schwarzer
  • Giulia Brivio
  • Matilde Scaramellini
  • Elena Vaninetti

Institutions

  • Twenty14 Contemporary
  • Artribune
  • Isisuf – Istituto Internazionale di Studi sul Futurismo di Milano

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Piazza Mentana 7

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