Runo Lagomarsino's Minimalist Narratives at Francesca Minini, Milan
Runo Lagomarsino, a 1977 native of Lund, Sweden, moved to South America amid political strife. His art, characterized by minimalism, reflects his global experiences while critiquing deceptive power structures. One notable installation, 'We live on de ruins of previous futures' (2015-2019), features burnt-out lightbulbs in glass jars, representing a commentary on the Enlightenment and ephemeral life. Another work, 'Air d’exil' (2019), pays tribute to those affected by exile, showcasing twenty glass ampoules filled with smoke from Lagomarsino's last pack of cigarettes, symbolizing loss and memory.
Key facts
- Runo Lagomarsino was born in Lund, Sweden in 1977.
- He moved from Northern Europe to South America for political reasons.
- His work is characterized by a minimalist spirit and shifting perspectives.
- 'We live on de ruins of previous futures' (2015-19) uses glass jars with burnt-out lightbulbs from his former homes.
- The work references Alighiero Boetti's lamp in the desert that lights once a year.
- 'Air d’exil (we smoke for the dead, we store for the dead, but they are not dead)' (2019) consists of twenty glass ampoules on a white pedestal.
- The ampoules contain smoke from Lagomarsino's last pack of Jockey Club cigarettes (2019).
- The exhibition is held at Galleria Francesca Minini in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Runo Lagomarsino
- Alighiero Boetti
Institutions
- Galleria Francesca Minini
- Artribune
- NABA
- Accademia di Brera
Locations
- Lund
- Sweden
- Milan
- Italy
- Northern Europe
- South America