Volterra Opens Museum Archive Dedicated to Mauro Staccioli
The Museo Archivio Mauro Staccioli was inaugurated on January 20, 2024, in Volterra, Italy, situated in the historic 17th-century Ex-Oratorio del Crocifisso, courtesy of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra. Curated by Andrea Alibrandi, the exhibition showcases 40 project models spanning from 1972 to 2009. The venue was selected for its accessibility to archival materials. Among the highlighted works are projects for the Djerassi Foundation (1987–1991) and a 1982 installation at Villa Cella. Additionally, unrealized concepts such as oversized thrones and a 1970s Monumento ai Partigiani are included. A corten steel triangle from 2009 frames a Madonna and Child sculpture, while the Bibliotheca Hertziana's digitalization of 9,000 files enables visitors to explore Staccioli's creative process.
Key facts
- Museo Archivio Mauro Staccioli opened January 20, 2024 in Volterra.
- Located in Ex-Oratorio del Crocifisso, provided by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra.
- 40 project models from 1972 to 2009 are displayed.
- Andrea Alibrandi is head of Archivio Staccioli and oversaw the museum.
- Giulia Staccioli, the artist's daughter, commented on the models.
- Includes projects for Djerassi Foundation (1987–1991) near San Francisco.
- Features 1982 installation at Villa Cella, part of Giuliano Gori's sculpture park.
- Digitalization of 9,000 files by Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome covers 1968–1988.
- Staccioli created a six-meter concrete and iron ring in Volterra's landscape.
- 2009 installation Omaggio al bimbo che non vide mai crescere il bosco uses colorful metal steles.
Entities
Artists
- Mauro Staccioli
- Giulia Staccioli
- Hugh Davies
- Alberto Fiz
Institutions
- Archivio Staccioli
- Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra
- Djerassi Foundation
- Fondazione Mudima
- Bibliotheca Hertziana
- Villa Cella
- Artribune
Locations
- Volterra
- Italy
- Ex-Oratorio del Crocifisso
- San Francisco
- California
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Milan
- Rome
- Villa Cella
- Santa Lucia a Corbano