Salvifica: Giovanni Manfredini dialoga con il Sassoferrato a Sassoferrato

A Sassoferrato, located in the province of Ancona, the three-year exhibition series 'Salvifica' culminates with 'Salvifica. Il Sassoferrato e Giovanni Manfredini, tra pelle e profondo'. This exhibition runs from October 11, 2024, to January 26, 2025, at Palazzo degli Scalzi and the Church of San Michele Arcangelo. Curated by Federica Facchini and Massimo Pulini, the project establishes a connection between contemporary artists and the 17th-century painter Giovanni Battista Salvi, known as Sassoferrato (born in 1609). Following Nicola Samorì (Forlì, 1977) and Ettore Frani (Termoli, 1978), Giovanni Manfredini showcases historical works like 'Tentativo di esistenza' and new pieces titled 'Liturgie cosmiche'. These interact with eight unpublished paintings by Sassoferrato and two by Alessandro Mattia da Farnese, sourced from private collections and antiques. The subtitle 'tra pelle e profondo' reflects the surface of painting and human depth. The term 'Salvifica' resonates with the painter's name and his artistic grace and devotional fervor. This 73rd edition is part of the Rassegna Internazionale d’Arte | Premio G. B. Salvi.