Vedovamazzei: From Naples to Milan in the 1990s
In the 1990s, the artist duo Vedovamazzei transitioned from Naples to Milan, spurred by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio's invitation to participate in the group exhibition Italia Arte 90 at Fabbrica del Vapore and a solo show at Orazio Goni's Spazio Fac-Simile. In Milan, they formed connections with artists like Gabriele Di Matteo, Vanessa Beecroft, Margherita Manzelli, Alessandro Pessoli, and Maurizio Cattelan from Studio Guenzani. They highlight the contrast between Naples’ subdued approach to art history and Milan’s vibrant, interactive atmosphere. Their diverse styles prompted collector Paolo Consolandi to humorously suggest that any unrecognizable piece must be theirs. Preferring watercolor for its immediacy, they plan to release the second and third volumes of 'The Natural History of Vedovamazzei', and they see their works as iconic within thematic series rather than having one signature piece. Despite considering individual projects, they find collaboration essential.
Key facts
- Vedovamazzei moved from Naples to Milan in the 1990s.
- Invitation from Giacinto Di Pietrantonio to Italia Arte 90 at Fabbrica del Vapore.
- Solo show at Orazio Goni's Spazio Fac-Simile in Milan.
- Connected with artists like Gabriele Di Matteo, Vanessa Beecroft, Margherita Manzelli, Alessandro Pessoli, Maurizio Cattelan at Fac-Simile.
- Also connected with Stefano Arienti, Eva Marisaldi, Carsten Höller, Philippe Parreno, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kcho, Mario Airò, Liliana Moro at Studio Guenzani.
- Collector Paolo Consolandi said: 'When you're not sure who the work is by, it's certainly a Vedovamazzei!'
- First solo show at Guenzani was deliberately disjointed, each piece seeming by a different artist.
- They favor watercolor for its immediacy and plan to publish second and third volumes of 'The Natural History of Vedovamazzei'.
- They have no single most representative work but iconic works within thematic cycles.
- They present finished works to each other, claiming the other thought of it.
- They have always considered working separately but find it impossible.
Entities
Artists
- Vedovamazzei
- Giacinto Di Pietrantonio
- Orazio Goni
- Gabriele Di Matteo
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Margherita Manzelli
- Alessandro Pessoli
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Stefano Arienti
- Eva Marisaldi
- Carsten Höller
- Philippe Parreno
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Kcho
- Mario Airò
- Liliana Moro
- Paolo Consolandi
- Jean de Loisy
- Bruce Nauman
- Tiziano
- Nicola Spinosa
- Arianna Rosica
- Marcello Maloberti
- Paolo Canevari
Institutions
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- Spazio Fac-Simile
- Studio Guenzani
- Museo di Capodimonte
- Biennale in Corea
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Naples
- Corea