Piero Dorazio's 1963-1968 Works in Dual Verona Exhibition

A major exhibition titled 'Piero Dorazio. La nuova pittura. Opere 1963-1968' opens in Verona across two venues: the historic Galleria dello Scudo and the Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti. The show features over thirty large-scale works from a pivotal period in Dorazio's career, curated by Francesco Tedeschi in collaboration with the Archivio Piero Dorazio. The exhibition highlights Dorazio's synthesis of Italian painting tradition and American innovation, reaching its peak between 1963 and 1968. The display at Galleria dello Scudo begins with 'Presente e passato' (1963), marking a shift toward color and perception studies akin to Josef Albers. Dorazio's international recognition culminated in his inclusion in MoMA's 1965 'The Responsive Eye' alongside Enrico Castellani, Frank Stella, Agnes Martin, and Albers. Works like 'Percorso male inteso' (1965) show a strong grid influence, while 'Ottimismo-pessimismo (a Giacomo Balla)' (1966) references Futurist and Divisionist dynamism. Many pieces were previously shown at the 33rd Venice Biennale in 1966, where Dorazio had a dedicated room. The two venues offer contrasting experiences: Galleria dello Scudo presents a labyrinthine layout for intimate discovery, while GAM Achille Forti provides an open, panoramic view of the large canvases.