Nunzio Di Stefano's Sculptures Dialogue with Perugino at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
In March, Perugia will commemorate the 500th anniversary of Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci, commonly referred to as Perugino, with a significant exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria that will highlight his most notable works. Additionally, the gallery will present 'Nunzio incontra Perugino,' an installation curated by collector Giuseppe Cascetta, featuring two sculptures by Nunzio Di Stefano (born 1954) alongside Perugino's Annunciation Ranieri. This exhibition will delve into the relationship between body and space, examining forms and architecture. In a monologue for the Artribune Podcast, Nunzio reflects on a military service experience, contemplating themes of light and darkness. He also co-founded the Scuola di San Lorenzo in Rome during the late 1970s to early 1980s, supporting emerging artists.
Key facts
- Perugia celebrates 500 years since Perugino's death with an exhibition at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in March.
- The gallery presents 'Nunzio incontra Perugino' pairing contemporary sculptures with Perugino's Annunciation Ranieri.
- Two sculptures by Nunzio Di Stefano are displayed before the Renaissance masterpiece.
- The exhibition was conceived by collector Giuseppe Cascetta.
- Nunzio Di Stefano was born in 1954 in Cagnano Amiterno.
- Nunzio recorded a monologue for Artribune Podcast during the pandemic about his military service.
- He describes an 'altana' (a cylinder of iron and cement 20 meters high) in total darkness.
- Nunzio co-founded the Scuola di San Lorenzo in Rome with six other artists in the late 1970s-early 1980s.
- His work explores opposites: wood/fire, metal folds, darkness/light, day/night.
- He believes 'artists are good for humanity.'
Entities
Artists
- Nunzio Di Stefano
- Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci (Perugino)
- Giuseppe Gallo
- Domenico Bianchi
- Bruno Ceccobelli
- Gianni Dessì
- Piero Pizzi Cannella
- Marco Tirelli
- Donatella Giordano
Institutions
- Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
- Artribune
- Scuola di San Lorenzo
- Spreaker
Locations
- Perugia
- Italy
- Cagnano Amiterno
- Rome