Picasso, Morandi, and Parmiggiani in Dialogue at Bevilacqua La Masa

The Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa in Venice presents 'Still Lifes', an exhibition juxtaposing Pablo Picasso, Giorgio Morandi, and Claudio Parmiggiani to explore object representation from observation to reconstruction. Curated by Cécile Debray and running until July 25, the show features fourteen Picasso works spanning from his Cubist phase to the mid-20th century, including 'Natura morta con brocca e mele' (1919), 'Guitare. J’aime Eva' (1912), 'Buste, coupe et palette' (1932), and the bronze sculpture 'Crâne de chèvre, bouteille et bougie' (1951-53), which incorporates found objects like a bicycle handlebar and bolts. Morandi's still lifes, such as 'Natura morta' (1963), neutralize everyday bottles and vases into timeless forms. Parmiggiani, who studied in Morandi's studio, contributes works like 'Angelo' (1995 Biennale) and 'A lume spento' (1986), plus a new monumental 'Delocazione' using smoke to trace ghostly object imprints.