Villa Borghese Transformed into Open-Air Contemporary Art Museum for Back to Nature
The Villa Borghese in Rome transforms into an open-air museum with the second edition of Back to Nature, organized by art historian and critic Costantino D'Orazio, running until July 25, 2021. This exhibition examines the connection between humanity and nature, reimagining how art is experienced during the pandemic. Various installations by artists such as Loris Cecchini, Leandro Erlich, Giuseppe Gallo, and others are displayed throughout Parco dei Daini and Piazza di Siena. Notable works include Cecchini's Arborexence, which incorporates 350 steel pieces into a tree, and Erlich's Window & Ladder, which explores boundaries. Additionally, the Museo Carlo Bilotti presents Arte e Natura, showcasing 20th-century art until September 19.
Key facts
- Second edition of Back to Nature at Villa Borghese, Rome
- Curated by Costantino D'Orazio
- Runs until July 25, 2021
- Features 9 artists/collectives: Loris Cecchini, Leandro Erlich, Giuseppe Gallo, Marzia Migliora, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Pietro Ruffo, Tomás Saraceno, Marinella Senatore, Accademia Aracne
- Cecchini's Arborexence adds 350 steel elements to a tree
- Migliora collaborated with Rebibbia prison inmates
- Pistoletto's Terzo Paradiso will be installed in June with 100 benches from donors
- Museo Carlo Bilotti hosts Arte e Natura until September 19, curated by Antonia Arconti, Ileana Pansino, Daniela Vasta
Entities
Artists
- Costantino D'Orazio
- Loris Cecchini
- Leandro Erlich
- Giuseppe Gallo
- Marzia Migliora
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Pietro Ruffo
- Tomás Saraceno
- Marinella Senatore
- Accademia Aracne
- Gianfranco Baruchello
- Claudio Palmieri
- Giancarlo Limoni
- Marilù Eustachio
- Giosetta Fioroni
- Alfredo Jaar
- Oscar Turco
- Daniela Perego
- Felice Levini
- Marina Ballo Charmet
- Olivo Barbieri
- Lorenzo Durantini
- Guendalina Salini
- Giulia Napoleone
- Alberto Vannetti
- Benedetta Cappa Marinetti
- Fausto Pirandello
- Umberto Prencipe
- Enrico Coleman
- Onorato Carlandi
- Isabella Ducrot
- Maria Lai
- Giulio Turcato
- Alberto Di Fabio
- Alessandra Giovannoni
- Ana Rewakowicz
- Renato Mambor
- Piero Fogliati
- Ines Fontenla
- Elisa Sighicelli
- Goldiechiari
- Silvia Stucky
- Ettore Tito
- Sissi
- Velasco Vitali
- Antonia Arconti
- Ileana Pansino
- Daniela Vasta
Institutions
- Villa Borghese
- Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese
- Rebibbia prison
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Villa Borghese
- Parco dei Daini
- Piazza di Siena
- Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese