Sergio Ragalzi's Existential Monkeys at Galleria Niccoli, Parma

The exhibition 'Tutte le nostre scimmie' at Galleria Niccoli in Parma showcases the posthumous creations of Sergio Ragalzi (Turin, 1951–2024). Inside the bright venue, large, dark figures of monkeys stand, each exuding a sense of confusion and wonder. A brief film included in the exhibition illustrates Ragalzi's 'anti-painting' technique, featuring white shapes against black backdrops. The display draws parallels to Kafka's 'A Report to an Academy', which is currently being presented in three theatrical adaptations, and resonates with the works of Remondi and Caporossi. Curator Massimo Belli emphasizes Ragalzi's exploration of humanity through the lens of monkeys, reflecting on primal instincts. The film showcases various materials and intense life, inspired by shadows from atomic blasts in Japan. An extensive interview with Willy Montini complements the exhibition.