Three Major Antonio Ligabue Exhibitions Open Across Bologna and Rome
In Bologna and Rome, three exhibitions celebrating Antonio Ligabue (Zurich, 1899 – Guastalla, 1965) have been launched, featuring more than 160 pieces such as paintings, drawings, and sculptures. These exhibitions seek to move Ligabue beyond the simplistic label of 'naïve painter.' At Palazzo Albergati in Bologna, curated by Francesco Negri and Francesca Villanti, the display is organized into three distinct periods: 1927-1939, 1939-1952, and 1952-1962. Meanwhile, Palazzo Pallavicini showcases over 120 works that delve into Ligabue's psyche, accompanied by a docufilm from Ezio Aldoni. The exhibition at the Museo Storico della Fanteria in Rome, curated by Micol Di Veroli, focuses on his insights into animal life and his creative process. Ligabue's recognition surged after the release of the 2020 film 'Volevo nascondermi' by Giorgio Diritti.
Key facts
- Three exhibitions of Antonio Ligabue are held at Palazzo Albergati (Bologna), Palazzo Pallavicini (Bologna), and Museo Storico della Fanteria (Rome).
- Over 160 works are displayed across the three venues.
- The exhibition at Palazzo Albergati is curated by Francesco Negri and Francesca Villanti, covering three periods of Ligabue's life.
- The complete album of drawings from Ligabue's stay at 'La Croce Bianca' inn is shown for the first time.
- Palazzo Pallavicini exhibition features over 120 works and a special docufilm version with an interview of Renzo Margonari.
- The Rome exhibition is curated by Micol Di Veroli and titled 'Antonio Ligabue ‒ I misteri di una mente'.
- Ligabue was born in Zurich in 1899 and died in Guastalla in 1965.
- His work gained renewed attention after the 2020 film 'Volevo nascondermi' and the Venice Biennale's focus on outsider artists.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Ligabue
- Renato Marino Mazzacurati
- Ezio Aldoni
- Renzo Margonari
- Giorgio Diritti
- Elio Germano
- Riccardo Pedrosa
- Antonio Laccabue
- Marino Renato Mazzacurati
- Francesca Bogliolo
Institutions
- Palazzo Albergati
- Palazzo Pallavicini
- Museo Storico della Fanteria
- Fondazione Augusto Agosta Tota per Antonio Ligabue
- Venice Biennale
- Pallavicini s.r.l.
- WeAreBeside
- SM.Art
- Fondazione Augusto Tota per Antonio Ligabue
- Natural History Museum of St. Gallen
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Guastalla
- Italy
- Bologna
- Rome
- Gualtieri
- Reggio Emilia
- San Lazzaro di Reggio Emilia
- St. Gallen