Radici #1: Exhibition Traces the Roots of the Neapolitan School of Architecture (1927–1945) at Palazzo Gravina
The exhibition titled 'Radici #1 (1927–1945)' is currently taking place at Palazzo Gravina in Naples, organized by the Culture Commission and the DiARC Department of Architecture. This marks the initial installment focusing on the Neapolitan School of Architecture. Curated by Renato Capozzi, Enrico Formato, Giovanni Menna, and Andrea Pane, it spans the years 1927 to 1945, categorized into 'maestri' and 'opere.' Prominent figures featured include Alberto Calza Bini and Luigi Cosenza, with significant works such as Luigi Piccinato's urban plan (1934–1939) and Gino Chierici's restoration of the Church of Donnaregina (1934). The exhibition is open until March 15, 2022, aligning with the restoration of Palazzo Gravina. An opening conference included talks from Michelangelo Russo, Fabio Mangone, and others, along with insights from Franco Purini and Marco Biraghi.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Radici #1 (1927–1945)' at Palazzo Gravina, Naples, runs until March 15, 2022.
- Promoted by DiARC and the Culture Commission, curated by Renato Capozzi, Enrico Formato, Giovanni Menna, Andrea Pane.
- Two sections: 'maestri' and 'opere' covering 1927–1945.
- Alberto Calza Bini became director in 1930, transformed school into faculty in 1936.
- Luigi Cosenza introduced modernism to Naples but did not teach at the faculty.
- Works include Piccinato's urban plan, Chierici's church restoration, Pane's Caffè Panoramico, Cosenza's Mercato Ittico, Canino's Palazzo delle Finanze, De Luca's Arena Flegrea, Cocchia's Serre Botaniche.
- Original documents by Ceas, Cerio, Pane, Filo Speziale, De Renzi displayed.
- Conference speakers: Michelangelo Russo, Fabio Mangone, Renata Picone, Renato Capozzi, Franco Purini, Marco Biraghi, Patrizia Gabellini, Claudio Varagnoli.
- Exhibition coincides with restoration of Palazzo Gravina's courtyard facades.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Calza Bini
- Raimondo D'Aronco
- Marcello Canino
- Roberto Pane
- Luigi Piccinato
- Ferdinando Chiaromonte
- Luigi Cosenza
- Carlo Cocchia
- Stefania Filo Speziale
- Arrigo Marsiglia
- Michele Capobianco
- Gino Chierici
- Giulio De Luca
- Giovan Battista Ceas
- Edwin Cerio
- Mario De Renzi
- Franco Purini
- Marco Biraghi
- Patrizia Gabellini
- Claudio Varagnoli
- Renato Capozzi
- Enrico Formato
- Giovanni Menna
- Andrea Pane
- Gennaro Di Costanzo
- Federica Deo
- Claudia Sansò
- Maria Simioli
- Giovanni Spizuoco
- Giulio Barazzetta
- Emilio Mossa
- Mauro Sullam
- Florencia Andreola
- Michelangelo Russo
- Renata Picone
- Fabio Mangone
- Gianluca Palmiero
- Carlo De Cristofaro
Institutions
- DiARC_Dipartimento di Architettura
- Commissione Cultura
- Scuola Superiore di Architettura di Napoli
- Scuola romana di architettura
- Facoltà di Architettura di Napoli
- Politecnico di Milano
- Sapienza di Roma
- Università Gabriele d'Annunzio di Chieti-Pescara
- Artribune
Locations
- Palazzo Gravina
- Napoli
- Italy
- Posillipo
- Roma
- Milano
- Chieti-Pescara