Roberto Barni's Beckettian Sculptures at Pietrasanta

A solo exhibition of Roberto Barni's sculptural work is on view in Pietrasanta, curated by Niccolò Lucarelli. The show centers on a quartet of 'Venetian' pieces: Atto Muto, Capogiri d'oro, Camminare in croce, and Doppia controversia. These works evoke an existentialist symphony, capturing individuals in poses of silent inner suffering, with precarious positions symbolizing daily insecurities that hinder aspirations and serenity. The exhibition title alludes to this struggle, and additional works suggest collective attempts to build an impossible barricade, as hinted by the installation narrative of Remar contro. Barni's pieces share a melancholy reminiscent of Donald Antrim's novels, reflecting the weight of a present that crushes the individual. Born in Pistoia in 1939, Barni twists perspectives to create three-dimensional reflections that blend bitterness and tragicomedy, with a flavor of Beckettian dramaturgy.