Sergio Vacchi retrospective opens at Palazzo Fava in Bologna
Bologna is set to celebrate the legacy of artist Sergio Vacchi (1925–2016) with a significant exhibition named 'Mondi Paralleli,' which will be held at Palazzo Fava starting September 28. This event, organized by Fondazione Carisbo and Genus Bononiae. Musei nella Città, showcases more than 100 pieces created between 1948 and 2008. Curator Marco Meneguzzo seeks to elevate Vacchi's global recognition, moving beyond his links to the 'Informale' and 'ultimo naturalismo' movements, as discussed by critic Francesco Arcangeli. The exhibition features notable portraits and self-portraits of prominent figures including Samuel Beckett, Franz Kafka, and Francis Bacon, alongside expansive cycles that evoke a dark, baroque ambiance. Vacchi is acknowledged as a forerunner of modern artistic expressions, influencing everything from Fellini's films to Crepax's comics.
Key facts
- Sergio Vacchi was a major representative of the Italian 'Informale' and 'ultimo naturalismo'.
- Vacchi died in 2016 at age 90.
- The exhibition 'Mondi Paralleli' opens September 28 at Palazzo Fava in Bologna.
- The show is organized by Fondazione Carisbo and Genus Bononiae. Musei nella Città.
- Over 100 works from 1948 to 2008 are on display.
- Curator Marco Meneguzzo seeks an international reinterpretation of Vacchi's work.
- Featured portraits include Samuel Beckett, Franz Kafka, Alberto Savinio, and Francis Bacon.
- Vacchi is considered a precursor to Fellini's cinema and Crepax's comics.
Entities
Artists
- Sergio Vacchi
- Francesco Arcangeli
- Marco Meneguzzo
- Samuel Beckett
- Franz Kafka
- Alberto Savinio
- Giuliano Briganti
- Roberto Tassi
- Otto Dix
- Greta Garbo
- Francis Bacon
- Federico Fellini
- Guido Crepax
Institutions
- Fondazione Carisbo
- Genus Bononiae. Musei nella Città
- Palazzo Fava
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Castenaso
- Siena