Strzemiński and Deininger in Dialogue at Collezione Maramotti
At Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, the exhibition 'Two Thoughts' by Austrian artist Svenja Deininger (b. 1974) runs until December 2020, drawing inspiration from four paintings by avant-garde creator Władysław Strzemiński (1893–1952), borrowed from Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź. Strzemiński, a pupil of Malevich and the originator of 'unism', emphasized the significance of pure form. Deininger showcases her works in the Pattern Room, influenced by a 2018 artwork and Strzemiński's Architectural Compositions. The exhibition highlights Strzemiński's vibrant paintings, while Deininger’s reinterpretations merge a century of art, utilizing a color scheme reminiscent of Tano Festa and abstract forms inspired by Giorgio Morandi. Her technique blends oil paint with gypsum for smooth, reflective surfaces.
Key facts
- Four paintings by Władysław Strzemiński are on loan from Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź to Collezione Maramotti.
- Strzemiński founded the Muzeum Sztuki in Łódź.
- The exhibition is titled 'Two Thoughts' and features works by Svenja Deininger.
- Deininger was inspired by a 2018 painting acquired by Collezione Maramotti and by Strzemiński's Architectural Compositions.
- The exhibition runs until December 2020 at Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia.
- Strzemiński was a student of Malevich and developed the theory of 'unism'.
- Deininger's technique involves mixing oil paint with gypsum, marble dust, or glue.
- Deininger's works are painted on both sides of the canvas.
Entities
Artists
- Władysław Strzemiński
- Svenja Deininger
- Kazimir Malevich
- Tano Festa
- Giorgio Morandi
Institutions
- Collezione Maramotti
- Muzeum Sztuki w Łodzi
- Galerie Martin Janda
Locations
- Minsk
- Łódź
- Vienna
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Austria
- Poland