Pier Paolo Calzolari's Retrospective at Galerie Kamel Mennour
From September 14 to October 26, 2013, Galerie Kamel Mennour in Paris showcased a significant exhibition dedicated to Pier Paolo Calzolari (b. 1943, Italy). This display included nearly thirty pieces spanning from the 1970s to the present, merging elements of painting, sculpture, and installation, often resembling 'altars' that evoke a connection with nature and the cosmos. Utilizing materials such as sheet metal, candles, and lead, the works carry temporal significance. For instance, 'Untitled (Leaving the Place)' employs refrigerator motors to generate frost. Calzolari's inclusion of personal items underscores his exploration of forms that resonate with a cosmo-vital universe. Curated by Paul Ardenne, the exhibition framed Calzolari's artistry within the transition from modernism to postmodernism, highlighting a generational debate regarding the essence of art.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galerie Kamel Mennour, Paris from September 14 to October 26, 2013
- Pier Paolo Calzolari was born in 1943 in Italy
- Nearly thirty works on display, some large-scale
- Works span from the 1970s to the present
- Materials include sheet metal, candles, wire mesh, frost, salt, lead
- Untitled (Leaving the Place) uses refrigerator motors for frost
- Includes a copy of the artist's bedroom door and a branch from Asia the length of his body
- Curated by Paul Ardenne
Entities
Artists
- Pier Paolo Calzolari
- Hans Haacke
- Joseph Beuys
- Dieter Roth
- Paul Ardenne
Institutions
- Galerie Kamel Mennour
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Italy
Sources
- artpress —