Urpflanze: Nine Artists Explore Goethe's Primordial Plant in Milan
The Nuova Galleria Morone in Milan is currently showcasing 'Urpflanze. La natura dell’idea,' a group exhibition curated by Alberto Mattia Martini, which will remain open until November 11, 2016. This exhibit is inspired by Goethe’s 1790 notion of the Urpflanze, a symbolic plant that embodies individuality and the cosmos. Nine artists, including Yoko Ono and Hidetoshi Nagasawa, explore the intersection of art, nature, and science. The display aims to reimagine the city center as a fragmented natural environment, offering a serene contrast to urban chaos through vibrant artworks that reflect life’s essence from multiple perspectives.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Urpflanze. La natura dell’idea' at Nuova Galleria Morone, Milan
- Curated by Alberto Mattia Martini
- Runs until November 11, 2016
- Inspired by Goethe's 1790 work 'The Metamorphosis of Plants'
- Features nine artists: Elizabeth Aro, Nanni Balestrini, Mariella Bettineschi, Félix Curto, Inés Fontenla, Federica Marangoni, Hidetoshi Nagasawa, Yoko Ono, Eltjon Valle
- Explores the concept of Urpflanze as a synthesis of individual and universe
- Addresses themes of nature, art, and science
- Gallery address: Via Nerino 3, Milan
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Aro
- Nanni Balestrini
- Mariella Bettineschi
- Félix Curto
- Inés Fontenla
- Federica Marangoni
- Hidetoshi Nagasawa
- Yoko Ono
- Eltjon Valle
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Alberto Mattia Martini
Institutions
- Nuova Galleria Morone
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy