Sublimi Anatomie: Body, Art, and Science at Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Running until January 6, 2020, the 'Sublimi Anatomie' exhibition at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome delves into the historical intersection of aesthetic and scientific aspects of the human body across six distinct rooms. Curated by Andrea Carlino, Philippe Comar, Anna Luppi, Vincenzo Napolano, and Laura Perrone, the showcase features works from notable artists such as Berlinde De Bruyckere, Yvonne Rainer, and Marc Quinn. Collaborating with INFN (National Institute of Nuclear Physics) and the Polo Museale of Sapienza University of Rome, the exhibition includes three 18th-century anatomical waxes from the La Specola collection of the Museum of Natural History in Florence. A public program will host various events, including performances and lectures, with Brendan Fernandes making his Italian debut on January 4.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Sublimi Anatomie' runs until January 6, 2020
- Curated by Andrea Carlino, Philippe Comar, Anna Luppi, Vincenzo Napolano, Laura Perrone
- Six rooms explore the body's aesthetic and scientific implications
- Features 20 artists including Berlinde De Bruyckere, Birgit Jürgenssen, Chen Zhen, Dany Danino, Dennis Oppenheim, Diego Perrone, Ed Atkins, Gary Hill, Gastone Novelli, Giuseppe Penone, Heidi Bucher, John Isaacs, Ketty La Rocca, Luca Francesconi, Marc Quinn, Marisa Merz, Michaël Borremans, Pino Pascali, Sissi, Yvonne Rainer
- Collaboration with INFN and Polo Museale of Sapienza University of Rome
- Three 18th-century anatomical waxes from La Specola collection, recently restored
- Public program includes performances by Sissi, Rachel Monosov, and Brendan Fernandes
- Brendan Fernandes performs for the first time in Italy on January 4
Entities
Artists
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Birgit Jürgenssen
- Chen Zhen
- Dany Danino
- Dennis Oppenheim
- Diego Perrone
- Ed Atkins
- Gary Hill
- Gastone Novelli
- Giuseppe Penone
- Heidi Bucher
- John Isaacs
- Ketty La Rocca
- Luca Francesconi
- Marc Quinn
- Marisa Merz
- Michaël Borremans
- Pino Pascali
- Sissi
- Yvonne Rainer
- Rachel Monosov
- Brendan Fernandes
Institutions
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- INFN (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
- Polo Museale della Sapienza Università di Roma
- Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze
- La Specola
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Berlin
- Nairobi
- Firenze
- Via Nazionale, 194, Roma