Théodore Strawinsky's First Italian Retrospective in 40 Years
After nearly four decades, the work of Théodore Strawinsky returns to Italy with the exhibition 'La Trasfigurazione Poetica' in Domodossola. Born in 1907 in Saint Petersburg to the famous composer Igor Stravinsky, Théodore showed early artistic talent. He was advised by Pablo Picasso to study at the Louvre and learned fundamentals from André Derain. Georges Braque called him 'very talented.' The exhibition is divided into sections: landscape, still life, portrait, nude, and preparatory drawings for the Gethsemane sanctuary. His style blends classical tradition with Cubist influences from his mentors, opposing cold conceptualism and abstraction. A catalog published by Sagep Editori includes critical texts by curator Carole Haensler Huguet, art historian Philippe Lüsher, and conservator Sylvie Visinand of the Fondation Théodore Strawinsky.
Key facts
- Théodore Strawinsky was born in 1907 in Saint Petersburg.
- His father was the composer Igor Stravinsky.
- He received advice from Pablo Picasso and training from André Derain.
- Georges Braque praised his talent.
- The exhibition 'La Trasfigurazione Poetica' is held in Domodossola, Italy.
- It is the first Italian show of his work in almost 40 years.
- The exhibition includes landscapes, still lifes, portraits, nudes, and drawings for the Gethsemane sanctuary.
- A catalog is published by Sagep Editori with texts by Carole Haensler Huguet, Philippe Lüsher, and Sylvie Visinand.
Entities
Artists
- Théodore Strawinsky
- Igor Stravinsky
- Pablo Picasso
- André Derain
- Georges Braque
Institutions
- Fondation Théodore Strawinsky
- Sagep Editori
Locations
- Saint Petersburg
- Russia
- Domodossola
- Italy