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Twelve Italian artists respond to Marco Goldin's call for Ungaretti exhibition in Gorizia and Monfalcone

exhibition · 2026-05-01

An exhibition titled 'Ungaretti Poeta e Soldato' is set to launch in late October 2024, curated by Marco Goldin. This event will take place at the Museo di Santa Chiara in Gorizia and the Galleria Comunale d’arte contemporanea in Monfalcone. It focuses on the life and experiences of poet Giuseppe Ungaretti during World War I on the Carso plateau. The showcase features works by twelve contemporary Italian artists, including significant pieces like 'Verso la notte' by Graziella da Gioz and 'Trincea di Cima 4' by Francesco Stefanini. Contributions by artists such as Andrea Martinelli further explore Ungaretti’s themes.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Ungaretti poeta e soldato' curated by Marco Goldin
  • Opens late October 2024
  • Venues: Museo di Santa Chiara, Gorizia and Galleria Comunale d’arte contemporanea, Monfalcone
  • Twelve Italian contemporary artists participated
  • Works inspired by Giuseppe Ungaretti's World War I experiences on the Carso
  • Graziella da Gioz shows 'Verso la notte (dal monte San Michele)'
  • Francesco Stefanini shows 'Trincea di Cima 4'
  • Alessandro Papetti's portrait references Alberto Giacometti and Francis Bacon

Entities

Artists

  • Giuseppe Ungaretti
  • Marco Goldin
  • Graziella da Gioz
  • Francesco Stefanini
  • Laura Barbarini
  • Andrea Martinelli
  • Francesco Dugo
  • Alessandro Verdi
  • Alessandro Papetti
  • Giovanni Frangi
  • Franco Polizzi
  • Cesare Mirabella
  • Matteo Massagrande
  • Francesco Michielin
  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Francis Bacon
  • Franco Dugo
  • Ettore Serra

Institutions

  • Museo di Santa Chiara
  • Galleria Comunale d’arte contemporanea
  • Artribune
  • Museo di Santa Chiara di Gorizia
  • Galleria comunale d’arte contemporanea di Monfalcone
  • Museo della Grande Guerra di Gorizia

Locations

  • Gorizia
  • Monfalcone
  • Carso
  • Monte San Michele
  • Italy
  • Italia
  • Udine
  • Versa

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