Warhol and Schifano in Dialogue at Pescara's Imago Museum
The Imago Museum in Pescara is showcasing 'Warhol e Schifano tra Pop Art e Classicismo,' which examines the similarities and differences between Andy Warhol and Mario Schifano. The exhibition begins with 301 altered photographs by Schifano, illustrating his anxious approach to indoor en plein air. Warhol's pieces, borrowed from the Rosini Gutman Collection, feature early illustrations, famous portraits, and covers from Interview magazine. His 'Ladies and Gentleman' series highlights drag queens, pushing societal boundaries. Schifano's portion includes the 'Matres Matutae' series, drawing inspiration from ancient Italic art and Renaissance elements. The exhibition also incorporates projections and sound, aligning with Schifano's vision of contemporary art. Photographer Dino Pedriali documents Warhol's journeys through Italy. The exhibition is on view at the Imago Museum in Pescara.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Warhol e Schifano tra Pop Art e Classicismo' at Imago Museum, Pescara
- Features works by Andy Warhol and Mario Schifano
- Warhol works on loan from Rosini Gutman Collection
- Includes Warhol's Gold Book (1957), Ladies and Gentleman series, and Interview covers
- Schifano's Matres Matutae cycle inspired by 4th-century BC sculptures from Museo di Capua
- Exhibition includes 301 retouched photos by Schifano as TV stills
- Documentation by photographer Dino Pedriali of Warhol in Italy
- Show designed with projections, sounds, and a large TV totem per Schifano's vision
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Mario Schifano
- Mick Jagger
- Marilyn Monroe
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Mao Zedong
- Liza Minnelli
- James Dean
- Paolo Uccello
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Dino Pedriali
Institutions
- Imago Museum
- Rosini Gutman Collection
- Museo di Capua
- Interview
- The Gilded Grape
- Velvet Underground
- Rolling Stones
- Artribune
Locations
- Pescara
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Capua