Portia Zvavahera's Dreamlike Installation at Fondazione Memmo
From April 29 to November 1, 2026, Fondazione Memmo will showcase 'Like Flowers We Fade,' marking Portia Zvavahera's inaugural institutional exhibition in Italy, curated by Alessio Antoniolli. The Zimbabwean artist has designed a unique installation tailored to the foundation's environment, in addition to presenting new paintings conceived during her residency in Rome. Her dynamic and imaginative visuals delve into themes of memory, loss, and transcendence, grounded in the tangible realities of life and death.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'Like Flowers We Fade'
- Artist: Portia Zvavahera
- Curator: Alessio Antoniolli
- Venue: Fondazione Memmo, Italy
- Dates: April 29 to November 1, 2026
- First institutional exhibition in Italy for Zvavahera
- Includes site-specific installation and new paintings
- Work created after a residency in Rome
Entities
Artists
- Portia Zvavahera
Institutions
- Fondazione Memmo
Locations
- Italy
- Rome