Neo-Baroque Sensibility Thrives Among Italian Artists in Berlin
A neo-Baroque aesthetic is gaining traction among artists in Berlin, particularly those from Italy and Romania, showcasing tormented figures that allude to Christ and Saint Sebastian. Francesca Genovese, 35, hailing from Lucania, draws inspiration from artists such as Berlinde De Bruyckere and Louise Bourgeois. Her solo show at Galleria Luisa Catucci features oil-on-canvas pieces that demonstrate a keen anatomical awareness. Nicola Samorì, who resides in Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, serves as a significant influence for Italian creators in Berlin, linking the city's Baroque revival to its historical context. He mentions Lucio Fontana and Giorgio de Chirico as notable inspirations. Dario Puggioni, originally from Rome and now in Berlin, expresses that his art confronts themes of asphyxia and suffering. This neo-Baroque movement may characterize the 2010s, spearheaded by Italian artists.
Key facts
- Neo-Baroque sensibility emerging among artists in Berlin, especially Italian and Romanian.
- Francesca Genovese, 35, from Lucania, cites influences: Berlinde De Bruyckere, Nicola Samorì, Dario Puggioni, Louise Bourgeois.
- Genovese's solo exhibition at Galleria Luisa Catucci, Berlin, features oil-on-canvas works with anatomical awareness and broken figures.
- Nicola Samorì, based in Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, is a key reference for Italian artists in Berlin; worked in Berlin in 2011.
- Samorì cites Lucio Fontana and Giorgio de Chirico as Baroque references.
- Samorì's project at Made in Cloister and Museo Archeologico di Napoli starts January 17.
- Dario Puggioni, born in Brunei, raised in Rome, now in Berlin; his work deals with asphyxia, decomposition, pain.
- Article suggests 2010s may be defined by neo-Baroque sensibility; multiple schools may emerge in Berlin.
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Genovese
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Nicola Samorì
- Dario Puggioni
- Louise Bourgeois
- Jonas Burgert
- Ruprecht Von Kaufman
- Werner Tübke
- Lucio Fontana
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Sergio Matalucci
Institutions
- Galleria Luisa Catucci
- Made in Cloister
- Museo Archeologico di Napoli
- EIGEN+ART
- Artribune
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Bagnacavallo
- Ravenna
- Italy
- Naples
- Brunei
- Rome
- Leipzig