Teulada's Role in Early 20th Century Sardinian Art Explored in Exhibition
The exhibition "Tutta d’oro e di rosa," curated by Maria Paola Dettori, highlights the contributions of Teulada to early 20th-century Sardinian art. Notably, self-taught painters Giuseppe Biasi and Mario Mossa de Murtas first arrived in Teulada in 1910, inspired by traditional costumes at a local religious event. Their work aimed to challenge negative perceptions of Sardinians. The exhibition features costumes and embroideries from Teulada, alongside works from artists such as Cesare Cabras, Tarquinio Sini, Melkiorre Melis, Edina Altara, and Stanis Dessy.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Tutta d’oro e di rosa' curated by Maria Paola Dettori
- Giuseppe Biasi and Mario Mossa de Murtas first visited Teulada in 1910
- Biasi and Mossa were self-taught painters from Sassari
- They were inspired by traditional Teulada costumes seen at a religious event
- Their art countered negative stereotypes of Sardinians
- Cesare Cabras lived in Teulada from 1922 to 1930
- Other artists include Tarquinio Sini, Melkiorre Melis, Edina Altara, Stanis Dessy
- Exhibition includes Teulada costumes and embroideries
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Biasi
- Mario Mossa de Murtas
- Tarquinio Sini
- Cesare Cabras
- Melkiorre Melis
- Edina Altara
- Stanis Dessy
- Paul Gauguin
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Teulada
- Sardinia
- Italy
- Sassari
- Tahiti
- Africa