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Sardinia Pays Homage to David Bowie with Wild Is the Wind Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-05-05

Starting on December 23, 2016, the 'Wild Is the Wind' exhibition kicks off at the Pinacoteca Comunale 'Carlo Contini' in Oristano, Sardinia, running until March 5, 2017. This exhibition marks the 40th anniversary of David Bowie's 'Station to Station' album and takes place almost a year after his death. It features contemporary artists worldwide, with works that merge rock, jazz, blues, and avant-garde styles from creators like Robert Gligorov, Anton Corbijn, and others. Additionally, it honors Beat Generation legends Allen Ginsberg and Robert Frank, showcasing Bill Owens' ten photos from the Altamont Free Concert on December 6, 1969. Organized by the Oristano Municipality alongside the Dromos Festival, it includes discussions, concerts, and film screenings by Cineforum Lost in Translation.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Wild Is the Wind' opens December 23, 2016 at Pinacoteca Comunale 'Carlo Contini' in Oristano, Sardinia.
  • Runs until March 5, 2017.
  • Honors David Bowie on the 40th anniversary of his album 'Station to Station'.
  • Features international contemporary artists including Robert Gligorov, Anton Corbijn, Nicola di Caprio, Roberto Pugliese, Matteo Basilè, and Coniglio Viola.
  • References Beat Generation figures Allen Ginsberg and Robert Frank.
  • Includes Bill Owens' series of ten photos from the Altamont Free Concert of December 6, 1969.
  • Promoted by Municipality of Oristano in collaboration with Dromos Festival.
  • Contributions from galleries Pack (Milan) and Studio la Città (Verona) and private collectors Antonio Manca, Giampaolo Abbondio, Valentina Casolari, Virginio Maccarone, Demetrio Paparoni, Paola Vagabonda, and Famiglia Salis.
  • Features debates, concerts, and film screenings curated by Cineforum Lost in Translation.

Entities

Artists

  • David Bowie
  • Robert Gligorov
  • Anton Corbijn
  • Nicola di Caprio
  • Roberto Pugliese
  • Matteo Basilè
  • Coniglio Viola
  • Allen Ginsberg
  • Robert Frank
  • Bill Owens

Institutions

  • Pinacoteca Comunale 'Carlo Contini'
  • Comune di Oristano
  • Festival Dromos
  • Pack
  • Studio la Città
  • Cineforum Lost in Translation
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Oristano
  • Sardinia
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Verona
  • California

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