Paolo Icaro's Conceptual Ikebana: Travel Notes 1967–2014 Exhibition Explores Space, Memory, and Nature

The exhibition 'Appunti di viaggio 1967–2014' by Paolo Icaro showcases thirteen pieces spanning nearly fifty years, meticulously arranged in space. Known for his connection to Arte Povera, the Italian artist constructs a gallery characterized by both vertical and horizontal components. The piece 'Linee equilibrio terra–cielo' (2014) features aluminum rods extending through two rooms. Among the horizontal works are 'Cumulo rete' (1968), a web made of steel chains, and two wooden boxes from 1969: 'Blue Amalfi', which contains 100 postcards, and 'Scatola del profumo', holding fresh bread. 'Ideal Biography' (1976) serves as an invisible self-portrait, while 'Esercizi della mano destra sulla mano sinistra' (1974–5) comprises eight folded sheets of paper. The exhibition wraps up with 'Stella Sirio' (1969) and also includes 'Foto, nicchie' (1974) and 'Stele, luogo del ramo, orizzontale' (1985). This was reviewed in March 2015.