Renato Mambor retrospective at Tornabuoni Arte in Rome

Tornabuoni Arte in Rome is hosting a major retrospective of Renato Mambor, marking the tenth anniversary of his death. The exhibition runs until September 28, with a special event on September 18 titled "Che nome gli daresti?" focusing on his "Evidenziatore" series. In an interview, his partner Patrizia Speciale Mambor discusses his career, from early works like "Oggetto 60" with clothespins to his involvement with the Piazza del Popolo group and Arte Povera. Mambor participated in the first Arte Povera exhibition at Galleria La Bertesca in Genoa in 1967 but was later excluded by Germano Celant. His conceptual turn began in 1967 with "Diario '67" and collaborative works with artists like Pino Pascali and Mario Ceroli. After heart surgery in 1987, he returned to painting, exploring the boundary between observer and observed, influenced by Buddhism. The show traces his evolution from object-making to theater to painting.