Nicola Carrino's Sculptural Retrospective at A Arte Invernizzi, Milan
The gallery A Arte Invernizzi in Milan hosts a retrospective exhibition of Nicola Carrino (born Taranto, 1932), featuring works from 1959 to the present. The show traces his shift from two-dimensional painting to a conscious engagement with space, a principle articulated in his statement: "Sculpture is an operation of change, an indispensable tool for continuously occupying and dimensioning space." Carrino's practice, deepened during his years with Gruppo Uno, emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between sculpture and its environment. The lower floor presents 57 stainless steel scalar modules that reconstruct a hypothetical city, reflecting his theoretical interests in architecture and urbanism. The exhibition, titled "De/ Ri/ Costruttività," runs until November 23, 2016, and is accompanied by a catalog in which Carrino annotates his operational approach.
Key facts
- Nicola Carrino was born in Taranto in 1932.
- The exhibition includes works from 1959 to the present.
- Carrino abandoned two-dimensional painting in the late 1950s.
- He was a founding member of Gruppo Uno.
- 57 stainless steel scalar modules are installed on the lower floor.
- The modules reconstruct a hypothetical city.
- The exhibition is titled 'De/ Ri/ Costruttività'.
- The show runs until November 23, 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Carrino
Institutions
- A Arte Invernizzi
- Gruppo Uno
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Taranto
- Via Domenico Scarlatti 12