Roberto Ago's 'Serie C' Ranking of Italian Painters
In his column 'Lezioni di critica' for Artribune, Roberto Ago examines the landscape of Italian painting, pinpointing a 'Serie C' of contemporary artists stemming from an ineffective educational framework and a deficiency in unique Italian identity. He distinguishes 'manierati peculiari' (peculiar mannerists) with identifiable styles, highlighting figures such as Giuseppe Adamo, Paolo Bini, and Stanislao Di Giugno. Additionally, he notes 'manierati generici' (generic mannerists) who lack a distinct identity, citing Luca Bertolo and Alberto Di Fabio as 'liminal' figures. Ago draws parallels between Italian painters and global artists like Matthew Brannon and Glenn Brown, stressing the importance of stylistic recognition. He also alludes to Rudolf Stingel and Damiano Gullì, continuing his critique series.
Key facts
- Roberto Ago writes the 'Lezioni di critica' column on Artribune.
- The article ranks Italian painters in 'Serie C' (third division).
- Ago identifies 'manierati peculiari' and 'manierati generici' categories.
- Luca Bertolo and Alberto Di Fabio are considered 'liminal' near 'Serie B'.
- International painters are listed for comparison: Matthew Brannon, Glenn Brown, George Condo, John Currin, etc.
- Ago criticizes the Italian art system for provincialism and lack of identity.
- The article references Rudolf Stingel and Damiano Gullì.
- The series includes previous lessons on Italian art and criticism.
Entities
Artists
- Roberto Ago
- Rudolf Stingel
- Luca Bertolo
- Alberto Di Fabio
- Giuseppe Adamo
- Paolo Bini
- Stanislao Di Giugno
- Sophie Ko
- Marta Mancini
- Maria Morganti
- Silvia Argiolas
- Pierpaolo Campanini
- Valerio Carrubba
- Guglielmo Castelli
- Adelaide Cioni
- Pierpaolo Curti
- Francesco De Grandi
- Patrizio Di Massimo
- Fulvio Di Piazza
- Alessandro Fogo
- Oscar Giaconia
- Giuliano Sale
- Nicola Samorì
- Giovanni Sartori Braido
- Matteo Montani
- Roberto Coda Zabetta
- Roberto Cuoghi
- Matthew Brannon
- Glenn Brown
- George Condo
- John Currin
- Julie Curtiss
- Peter Doig
- Barnaby Furnas
- Per Kirkeby
- Yui Yaegashi
- Sol LeWitt
- Victor Man
- Damien Meade
- Anselm Reyle
- Ivan Seal
- Emily Ludwig Shaffer
- Dana Schutz
- Walter Swennen
- Daichi Takagi
- Alice Tippit
- Cecily Brown
- Sarah Morris
- Frank Stella
- Afro
- Capogrossi
- Damiano Gullì
Institutions
- Artribune
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Università degli Studi di Milano
Locations
- Italy