Reggio Emilia celebrates Luigi Ghirri with citywide exhibitions and cultural itinerary
In January 2023, Reggio Emilia and the Emilia-Romagna region pay tribute to Luigi Ghirri, who passed away thirty years ago in 1992. The exhibition at Palazzo dei Musei showcases Ghirri's 'In scala' series, created between the late 1970s and mid-1980s. This city, known as the birthplace of the Italian tricolor flag, boasts historical attractions such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Piazza Prampolini, and the Church of Sacro Cuore. Renovated in 2022, Palazzo dei Musei features collections alongside Ghirri's art. Additional notable sites include Galleria Parmeggiani, Chiostri di San Domenico, and Collezione Maramotti. For dining, options include The Craftsman, Arrogant Pub, Cremeria Capolinea, and Arnaldo Clinica Gastronomica.
Key facts
- Luigi Ghirri died 30 years ago; born in Scandiano in 1943.
- Reggio Emilia celebrates Ghirri with exhibitions through January 2023.
- Exhibition at Palazzo dei Musei focuses on Ghirri's 'In scala' series (late 1970s–mid 1980s) about fiction vs. reality.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (9th century, renovated 2010) has altar by Claudio Parmiggiani and cathedra by Jannis Kounellis.
- Church of Sacro Cuore in Baragalla has a ceramic altarpiece by Lucio Fontana.
- Palazzo dei Musei renovated by Italo Rota, reopened 2022 with Joan Fontcuberta's 'Curiosa Meravigliosa'.
- Galleria Parmeggiani founded 1925, includes a painting attributed to El Greco.
- Chiostri di San Domenico hosts Fotografia Europea 2022 until June 12; has Robert Morris sculpture 'Less Than'.
- Collezione Maramotti displays over 200 works from 1945 to today in former Max Mara factory.
- Santiago Calatrava designed bridges and Medio Padana station (2013).
- Parco Innovazione at ex Officine Meccaniche Reggiane is Europe's largest street art lab.
- Polveriera square (since 2016) has Olimpia Zagnoli's permanent sculpture garden from 2021.
- Reggia di Rivalta built 1722 for Duke Rinaldo I d'Este.
- Museo Antonio Ligabue in Gualtieri at Palazzo Bentivoglio since 1988.
- Tirelli Collection on display until July 3, 2002.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Ghirri
- Claudio Parmiggiani
- Jannis Kounellis
- Lucio Fontana
- Joan Fontcuberta
- Robert Morris
- Olimpia Zagnoli
- Antonio Ligabue
- Guercino
- El Greco
- Italo Rota
- Andrew Hapgood
- Santiago Calatrava
- Giulio Romano
- Lazzaro Spallanzani
- Luigi Parmeggiani
- Achille Maramotti
- Livia Montagnoli
Institutions
- Palazzo dei Musei
- Museo del Tricolore
- Galleria Parmeggiani
- Chiostri di San Domenico
- Collezione Maramotti
- Max Mara
- Chiostri di San Pietro
- Laboratorio Aperto
- Parco Innovazione
- Officine Meccaniche Reggiane
- Centro Loris Malaguzzi
- Polveriera
- Museo Antonio Ligabue
- Palazzo Bentivoglio
- Tirelli Collection
- Fotografia Europea
- Artribune
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Emilia-Romagna
- Scandiano
- Rimini
- Italy in Miniature park
- Piazza della Vittoria
- Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio
- Piazza Prampolini
- Piazza Grande
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Church of Sacro Cuore
- Baragalla
- Basilica of San Prospero
- Basilica della Beata Vergine della Ghiara
- Sant'Agostino church
- Via Emilia San Pietro
- Arco del Follo
- Jewish Ghetto
- Chiostri di San Pietro
- Parco Innovazione
- Centro Loris Malaguzzi
- Polveriera
- Ponte del Pellegrino
- Parco del Crostolo
- Reggia di Rivalta
- Villa d'Este
- Villa Rivaltella
- Via Matildica del Volto Santo
- Gualtieri
- Po River
- Rubiera
- Italy