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THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION “ART & FOOD” AT THE MILAN TRIENNALE DESIGN MUSEUM(1)

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photo by N

Art and food”, the exhibition curated by Germano Celantrunning through 1st November 2015 -, was recently opened at the Milan Triennale Design Museum, which is the only thematic area placed in the Milan city centre of event Expo Milan 2015. It was a smashing display of art exploring the relationship with food, emphasized by many references and an amazing selections of objects and furniture. I start talking about that in reverse, showing  many works being in third section of the exhibition which is placed on the first floor of museum, featuring celebrated contemporary artworks (paintings, sculptures, videos and installations). That is the part of exhibition I appreciated mostly for its lightness though the myriad of artworks that here were on show – among whom I was glad to see the works by Joel-Peter Witkin, Gregory Crewdson, an installation by the fashion designer Issey Miyake along with the ones made by other celebrated artists.

L’ INAUGURAZIONE DELLA MOSTRA “ART & FOOD” AL MUSEO DEL DESIGN DELLA TRIENNALE DI MILANO (1)

Jeff Koons, Cake, 1995-1997, private collection, photo by N

Jeff Koons, Cake, 1995-1997, private collection, photo by N

Art and food”, la mostra curata da Germano Celantche prosegue fino all’ 1 novembre 2015 -, è stata recentemente inaugurata presso il Museo del Design della Triennale di Milano, unica area tematica ubicata nel centro di Milano dell’ evento Expo Milano 2015. Una formidabile rassegna d’ arte che esplora la relazione con il cibo, enfatizzata da plurimi riferimenti e una incredibile selezione di oggetti e arredi. Ne comincio a parlare a ritroso, mostrando varie opere che si trovano nella terza sezione della mostra che è ubicata al primo piano del museo, di cui sono protagoniste vare opere d’ arte contemporanea (dipinti, sculture, collage, video e installazioni). Questa è la parte della mostra che ho apprezzato di più per la sua leggerezza nonostante la myriade delle opere d’ arte ivi esposte – tra cui mi ha rallegrato vedere le opere di Joel-Peter Witkin, Gregory Crewdson, un’ installazione del fashion designer Issey Miyake insieme a quelle di molti altri celebri artisti.

  Jeff Koons, bread with egg, 1995-1997, courtesy the artist and Jérôme de Noirmont, Paris


Jeff Koons, bread with egg, 1995-1997, courtesy the artist and Jérôme de Noirmont, Paris, photo by N

 

photo by N

photo by N

 

photo by N

photo by N

 

photo by N

photo by N

 

photo by N

photo by N

 

Tom Friedman, big big mac, 2013, courtesy of Luhring Augustine, New York and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London

Tom Friedman, big big mac, 2013, courtesy of Luhring Augustine, New York and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London

 

Inka Shonibare Mbe, Champagne kid(Fallen), B(w)anker (2), 2013, courtesy of the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery London, photo by N

Inka Shonibare Mbe, Champagne kid(Fallen), B(w)anker (2), 2013, courtesy of the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery London, photo by N

 

Wim Delvoye, Personal cloaca, 2006, courtesy of the artist

Wim Delvoye, Personal cloaca, 2006, courtesy of the artist

 

Nate Lowman, Blood orange is the new kale, 2013, courtesy of the artist

Nate Lowman, Blood orange is the new kale, 2013, courtesy of the artist

 

Elad Lassry, Kitchen, 2010, private collection, Milan, Eggs, 2010, Carlo Beldi Collection, Milan, Meat, Onion, 2010, Ringier Collection Switzerland, Short ribs, eggs, 2012, private collection, photo by N

Elad Lassry, Kitchen, 2010, private collection, Milan, Eggs, 2010, Carlo Beldi Collection, Milan, Meat, Onion, 2010, Ringier Collection Switzerland, Short ribs, eggs, 2012, private collection, photo by N

 

Mario Botta, La Petra Winery, Suvereto, 2003, Petra, Terra Moretti Group, photo by N

Mario Botta, La Petra Winery, Suvereto, 2003, Petra, Terra Moretti Group, photo by N

 

Gae Aulenti, Tenuta di Campo Sasso, Bibbona, 2003-2004, Gae Aulenti Archive,  photo by N

Gae Aulenti, Tenuta di Campo Sasso, Bibbona, 2003-2004, Gae Aulenti Archive, photo by N

 

Renzo Piano,  La Rocca Winery at Frassinello, Gavorrano, 2006, photo by N

Renzo Piano, La Rocca Winery at Frassinello, Gavorrano, 2006, photo by N

 

Richard Meier, Felida, 2012, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

Richard Meier, Felida, 2012, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

 

Igor Baskakov, Mars, 1999, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

Igor Baskakov, Mars, 1999, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

 

Igor Baskakov, Twix, 2001, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

Igor Baskakov, Twix, 2001, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

 

Jani Leinonen, Or Flakes: Slave or Slut, 2010, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

Jani Leinonen, Or Flakes: Slave or Slut, 2010, courtesy Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

 

Nathalie Djurberg, man with the ice-cream, 2012, The Michael Storåkems Collection, photo by N

Nathalie Djurberg, man with the ice-cream, 2012, The Michael Storåkems Collection, photo by N

 

Nathalie Djurberg, bang your little drums, duration 10'42", music by Hans Berg, Giò Marconi, Milan

Nathalie Djurberg, bang your little drums, duration 10’42”, music by Hans Berg, Giò Marconi, Milan

 

Marc Quinn, Flesh painting( on sensualism), 2012, private collection, photo by N

Marc Quinn, Flesh painting( on sensualism), 2012, private collection, photo by N

 

Cai Guo-Qiang, Sunshine and solitude: poppy flowers, 2010, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

Cai Guo-Qiang, Sunshine and solitude: poppy flowers, 2010, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

 

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, photo by N

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, photo by N

 

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

 

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

 

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

Pleats please by Issey Miyake, phot by N

 

Hassan Hajjaj, Ilham, 2000, courtesy of the artist and Taymour Grahne Gallery, New York

Hassan Hajjaj, Ilham, 2000, courtesy of the artist and Taymour Grahne Gallery, New York

 

Miles Aldridge, first impression 1, firts impression 2, 2006, courtesy Steven Kasher Gallery, New York, photo by N

Miles Aldridge, first impression 1, firts impression 2, 2006, courtesy Steven Kasher Gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Paul McCarthy, Bossy burger, 1991, video, duration 58' 59", photo by N

Paul McCarthy, Bossy burger, 1991, video, duration 58′ 59″, photo by N

 

Mona Hatoum, Deep throat, 1996, courtesy by the artist

Mona Hatoum, Deep throat, 1996, courtesy by the artist

 

Mona Hatoum, Deep throat, 1996, courtesy by the artist

Mona Hatoum, Deep throat, 1996, courtesy by the artist

 

Shen Wei, Bag from the series "Table setting", 2010, courtesy of the artist and Flowers Gallery, New York

Shen Wei, Bag from the series “Table setting”, 2010, courtesy of the artist and Flowers Gallery, New York

 

Thomas Demand, Stove, 2014, courtesy of the artist, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn,  Sprüth Magers, photo by N

Dennis Oppheneim, Sleeping dogs, 1997, private collection, photo by N

 

Ron Mueck, Woman with shopping, 2013, Fondation Cartier pour l' art contemporain, Paris, photo by N

Ron Mueck, Woman with shopping, 2013, Fondation Cartier pour l’ art contemporain, Paris, photo by N

 

George Steinmetz, at the Nutribras pig farm in Brazil, 2nd September 2013, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

George Steinmetz, at the Nutribras pig farm in Brazil, 2nd September 2013, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

 

Barbara Kruger, untitled( God sends the meat and the devil cooks), 1988, collection famille Servais, photo by N

Barbara Kruger, untitled( God sends the meat and the devil cooks), 1988, collection famille Servais, photo by N

 

house of bread, photo by N

house of bread, photo by N

 

house of bread, photo by N

house of bread, photo by N

 

Vanessa Beecroft, VB 52.168.NT, 2003-2007, private collection, courtesy of Galleria Lia Rumma, Milano, Napoli, photo by N

Vanessa Beecroft, VB 52.168.NT, 2003-2007, private collection, courtesy of Galleria Lia Rumma, Milano, Napoli, photo by N

 

Frank O. Gehry, the gift fish, 1985, Castello di Rivoli Contemporary Art Museum, long term deposit Marco Rivetti Foundation, Rivoli-Turin, photo by N

Frank O. Gehry, the gift fish, 1985, Castello di Rivoli Contemporary Art Museum, long term deposit Marco Rivetti Foundation, Rivoli-Turin, photo by N

 

Andres Serrano, black supper, 1990, private collection, London, photo by N

Andres Serrano, black supper, 1990, private collection, London, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

Sophie Calle, The chromatic diet, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Paula Cooper gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Marina Abramovic, the onion, 1995, courtesy Marina Abramovic and Sean Kelly Gallery, New York, photo by N

Marina Abramovic, the onion, 1995, courtesy Marina Abramovic and Sean Kelly Gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Joann Verburg, still life with Jim, 1991, courtesy of the artist and Pace MacGill Gallery, New York, photo by N

Joann Verburg, still life with Jim, 1991, courtesy of the artist and Pace MacGill Gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Mimmo Jodice, Eden-opera n. 45, 48, 1995, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

Mimmo Jodice, Eden-opera n. 45, 48, 1995, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

 

Sally Mann, Yard eggs, 1991, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery New York, photo by N

Sally Mann, Yard eggs, 1991, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery New York, photo by N

 

Giovanni Gastel, Ricerca, 1991, courtesy Image Srl for Giovanni Gastel, photo by N

Giovanni Gastel, Ricerca, 1991, courtesy Image Srl for Giovanni Gastel, photo by N

 

Giovanni Gastel, Mondo uomo, 1985, courtesy Image Srl for Giovanni Gastel, photo by N

Giovanni Gastel, Mondo uomo, 1985, courtesy Image Srl for Giovanni Gastel, photo by N

 

Jannis Kounellis, Untitled, 2013, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

Jannis Kounellis, Untitled, 2013, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

 

Gregory Crewdson, Untitled (Sunday roast), 2005, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery, New York, photo by N

Gregory Crewdson, Untitled (Sunday roast), 2005, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Subodh Gupta, Ancestor cupboard, 2012, courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth, London/Zurich, photo by N

Subodh Gupta, Ancestor cupboard, 2012, courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth, London/Zurich, photo by N

 

Mario Merz, Igloo of bread, 1989, Mario Merz Collection, Turin

Mario Merz, Igloo of bread, 1989, Mario Merz Collection, Turin

 

Cindy Sherman, Untitled Metropolis, 1987-1991, Pierre Huber Collection, photo by N

Cindy Sherman, Untitled Metropolis, 1987-1991, Pierre Huber Collection, photo by N

 

Robert Mapplethorpe, Fish, Eggplant, Corn, Grapes, 1985, Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, New York, photo by N

Robert Mapplethorpe, Fish, Eggplant, Corn, Grapes, 1985, Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, New York, photo by N

 

Joel-Peter Witkin, Vanity, New Mexico, 1990, Witkin, Feast of fools, 1990, Still life, Marseille, 1992, Harvest, New Mexico, 1981, courtesy of the artist and Boudoin Lebon, photo by N

Joel-Peter Witkin, Vanity, New Mexico, 1990, Witkin, Feast of fools, 1990, Still life, Marseille, 1992, Harvest, New Mexico, 1981, courtesy of the artist and Boudoin Lebon, photo by N

 

Joel-Peter Witkin, Vanity, New Mexico, 1990,courtesy of the artist and Boudoin Lebon, photo by N

Joel-Peter Witkin, Vanity, New Mexico, 1990,courtesy of the artist and Boudoin Lebon, photo by N

 

Braco Dimitrijevic, Heralds of post history, 1997, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

Braco Dimitrijevic, Heralds of post history, 1997, courtesy of the artist, photo by N

 

 

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THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION “ART & FOOD” AT THE MILAN TRIENNALE DESIGN MUSEUM(2)

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photo by N

photo by N

It follows my tale in reverse, made by words and images featuring “Art and food”, the exhibition curated by Germano Celantrunning through 1st November 2015 – recently opened at the Milan Triennale Design Museum. A lapse of time going mostly from Fifties to Eighties is told the exhibition’s path second section. A suggestive showcase which exhibits many objects, talking about the relationship between food and art, a theme explored through the photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ugo Mulas, pop-art by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Mimmo Rotella, Roy Lichtenstein and other artists, enriched by the creations made by the fashion designer Ken Scott( though fashion is a delicate presence, just murmured into the exhibition, evidence of a culture eradicate in Italy which still considers fashion as a secondary discipline and gives the primacy to the visual arts), the commercials by Armando Testa (bright creative who made the commercial saga of Carmensita for the Paulista coffee by Lavazza ) and impressed also on music, embodied in the cover albums of celebrated bands as Rolling Stones.

L’ INAUGURAZIONE DELLA MOSTRA “ART & FOOD” AL MUSEO DEL DESIGN DELLA TRIENNALE DI MILANO(2)

Henri Cartier Bresson, Sunday on the sanks of the Seine river, 1938, Collection Henri Cartier- Bresson Foundation, photo by N

Henri Cartier Bresson, Sunday on the sanks of the Seine river, 1938, Collection Henri Cartier- Bresson Foundation, photo by N

Prosegue il mio racconto a ritroso, fatto di parole e immagini di cui è protagonista “Art and food”, la mostra curata Germano Celant – che prosegue fino all’ 1 novembre 2015 – recentemente inaugurata al Museo del Design della Triennale di Milano. Un lasso di tempo che va principalmente dagli anni Cinquanta agli anni Ottanta è raccontato dalla seconda sezione del percorso espositivo. Una suggestiva rassegna che espone plurimi oggetti che parlano della relazione tra cibo e arte, un tema esplorato attraverso la fotografia di Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ugo Mulas, la pop-art Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Mimmo Rotella, Roy Lichtenstein, arricchita dalle creazioni del fashion designer Ken Scott(benché la moda sia una presenza delicata, appena sussurrata all’ interno della mostra, dimostrazione di una cultura da sradicare in Italia che ancora considera la moda come una disciplina secondaria rispetto alla primazia data alle arti visive), dalle pubblicità di Armando Testa (brillante creativo che ha realizzato la saga pubblicitaria di Carmensita per il caffè Paulista di Lavazza) e impressa anche nella musica, racchiusa negli album delle copertine di celebri band quali i Rolling Stones.

Nino Migliori, Bread delivery boy, 1956, Bologna, Nino Migliori archive, photo by N

Nino Migliori, Bread delivery boy, 1956, Bologna, Nino Migliori archive, photo by N

 

Robert Indiana. the electric eat, 1964, courtesy of Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

Robert Indiana. the electric eat, 1964, courtesy of Galerie Gmurzynska AG, photo by N

 

Ugo Mulas, photo by N

Ugo Mulas, photo by N

 

Ugo Mulas, The Warhol factory,  photo by N

Ugo Mulas, The Warhol factory, photo by N

 

Ugo Mulas, Andy Warhol at the Warhol factory,  photo by N

Ugo Mulas, Andy Warhol at the Warhol factory, photo by N

 

Andy Warhol, Campbell's soup| Portfolio, 1968, private collection, New York

Andy Warhol, Campbell’s soup| Portfolio, 1968, private collection, New York

 

Andy Warhol, Del Monte  peach halves, 1964, Mugrabi Collection, 1964, Kellog's corn flakes box, 1964,  courtesy of the Brant Foundation, Greenwich, photo by N

Andy Warhol, Del Monte peach halves, 1964, Mugrabi Collection, 1964, Kellog’s corn flakes box, 1964, courtesy of the Brant Foundation, Greenwich, photo by N

 

Robert Rauschenberg, Hungry weeds, 1969, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, New York, photo by N

Robert Rauschenberg, Hungry weeds, 1969, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, New York, photo by N

 

Commercial by Armando Testa, photo by N

Commercial by Armando Testa, photo by N

 

 

Roy Lichtenstein, Apple with black and blue blackground, 1982, the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation and courtesy of the Castell Gallery, New York, photo by N

Roy Lichtenstein, Apple with black and blue blackground, 1982, the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation and courtesy of the Castell Gallery, New York, photo by N

 

Roy Lichtenstein, Ceramic sculpture, 1965, private collection, Switzerland, photo by N

Roy Lichtenstein, Ceramic sculpture, 1965, private collection, Switzerland, photo by N

 

Carmensita and Caballero, the main features of commercials by Armando Testa for Paulista coffee by Lavazza, photo by N

Carmensita and Caballero, the main features of commercials by Armando Testa for Paulista coffee by Lavazza, photo by N

 

 

Another iconic persona still existing from food commercial Susanna, brand of cheese triangles by Kraft, photo by N

Another iconic persona still existing from food commercial Susanna, brand of cheese triangles by Kraft, photo by N

 

 

The cover albums by celebrated artists, photo by N

The cover albums by celebrated artists, photo by N

 

Andy Warhol, The last supper (Camel/57), 1986, Mugrabi collection, New York, photo by N

Andy Warhol, The last supper (Camel/57), 1986, Mugrabi collection, New York, photo by N

 

Mimmo Rotella, Point and a half, 1962, private collection, courtesy of Marconi Foundation, photo by N

Mimmo Rotella, Point and a half, 1962, private collection, courtesy of Marconi Foundation, photo by N

 

 

Mimmo Rotella, photo by N

Mimmo Rotella, photo by N

 

Ken Scott, Cereghino dress and cape, "Ken Scott cooks something new" Spring/Summer 1970, Piper club, January 1970, Ken Scott Foundation, Rome, photo by N

Ken Scott, Cereghino dress and cape, “Ken Scott cooks something new” Spring/Summer 1970, Piper club, January 1970, Ken Scott Foundation, Rome, photo by N

 

Ken Scott, Ruspante dress and cape, "Ken Scott cooks something new" Spring/Summer 1970, Piper club, January 1970, Ken Scott Foundation, Rome, photo by N

Ken Scott, Ruspante dress and cape, “Ken Scott cooks something new” Spring/Summer 1970, Piper club, January 1970, Ken Scott Foundation, Rome, photo by N

 

 Dieter Roth, Schokoladenplätzchenbild, 1969, Kem collection, Germany, photo by N


Dieter Roth, Schokoladenplätzchenbild, 1969, Kem collection, Germany, photo by N

 

Michelangelo Pistoletto, Bottle, 1963, Cittadellarte-Pistoletto Foundation, Biella, photo by N

Michelangelo Pistoletto, Bottle, 1963, Cittadellarte-Pistoletto Foundation, Biella, photo by N

 

Alain Jaquet, Dèjeuner sur l' herbe, 1964, Kem collection, Germany, photo by N

Alain Jaquet, Dèjeuner sur l’ herbe, 1964, Kem collection, Germany, photo by N

 

 

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SCENTS & ART: “I AM HERE BUT YOU’ VE GONE”, THE GROUP SHOW AT THE LONDON FIORUCCI ART TRUST

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Prem Sahib during the workshop which gave rise to "I am here but you've gone", photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

Prem Sahib during the workshop which gave rise to “I am here but you’ve gone”, photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

The alchemy of scents and art shines in “I am here but you’ve gone”, the group show featuring vibrant artists as Prem Sahib, Celia Hempton, Adam Christensen, Patrizio Di Massimo, Adham Faramawy, Ed Fornieles, Mary Ramsden, Magali Reus, curated by Milovan Farronato and Stella Bottai which is held in London at the Fiorucci Art Trust – established by Nicoletta Fiorucci – and runs through 9th May 2015. The exhibition has developed in partnership with the London perfume atelier Creative perfumers and results from a 10 months research in fragrances during which the artists had access to a huge oil library in order to explore the potential of employing the scent as a medium. Here it features the scents made by the artists along with new and site-specific installations. Sensuality and eroticism, wild recall which is embodied in the work by Prem Sahib, inspired by the context of gay clubs, with fragrances that remind of sweat, chewing-gum and sex. The same realm is emphasized by Celia Hempton, bright artist well known for painting close up of her model bodies, by the “vagina perfume” she created. Intuition, sanctity are some of the suggestions turned into scented drops as the ones by Magali Reus who has developed a scent that plays on the addictive, synthetic smell of freshly-boxed product, the Adam Christensen’s creation of the “Smell of intuition” which has suffered from a consequent, perhaps inevitable, loss. Patrizio Di Massimo invented the mysterious “Odour of sanctity”, a heavenly aroma of inexplicable origin emanating from the body of the dead Saint. Adham Faramawy’s “Hyperreal flower blossom” scent is displayed in a specially crafted bottle designed with Studio_Leigh and attempts to describe a video of vocaloid pop star Hatsunè Miku dancing in a garden. Following his recent solo show titled Modern Family, Ed Fornieles has continued an investigation in everyday family tropes, while Mary Ramsden’s research has stretched to the animal realm with the scent of “Panda sex”. A not to be missed happening to get more awareness on the senses and draw attention to the importance of smell in human psychology, imagination, knowledge an behaviour.

PROFUMI & ARTE: “I AM HERE BUT YOU’ VE GONE”, LA COLLETTIVA AL FIORUCCI ART TRUST DI LONDRA

The scents explored by the artist featuring in "I am here but you've gone", photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

The scents explored by the artist featuring in “I am here but you’ve gone”, photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

L’ alchimia di profumi e arte splende in “I am here but you’ve gone”, la collettiva di cui sono protagonisti vibranti artisti quali Prem Sahib, Celia Hempton, Adam Christensen, Patrizio Di Massimo, Adham Faramawy, Ed Fornieles, Mary Ramsden, Magali Reus, curata da Milovan Farronato e Stella Bottai che si tiene a Londra presso il Fiorucci Art Trust – fondato da Nicoletta Fiorucci – e prosegue fino al 9 maggio 2015. La mostra è stata creata in partnership con l’ atelier di profumi di Londra Creative perfumers ed è il risultato di una ricerca di profumi durata 10 mesi durante la quale gli artisti hanno avuto accesso ad una enorme biblioteca di oli al fine di esplorare il potenziale uso del profumo come medium. Ivi sono esposti i profumi realizzati dagli artisti unitamente a installazioni nuove e site-specific. Sensualità ed erotismo, selvaggio richiamo che è racchiuso nell’ opera di Prem Sahib che si ispira al contesto dei locali gay con fragranze che ricordano sudore, chewing-gum e sesso. Il medesimo ambito è rimarcato da Celia Hempton, brillante artista molto nota per i dipinti con il primo piano sul corpo delle sue modelle  artist, e dal “profumo di vagina” da lei creato. Intuizione, santità sono alcune delle suggestioni trasformate in gocce di profumo come quelle di Magali Reus che realizzato un profumo che interpreta l’ odore sintetico che dà assuefazione di un prodotto appena inscatolato, la creazione di Adam Christensen del “Profumo dell’ intuizione” che ha sofferto di una consequenza, forse inevitabile, la perdita. Patrizio Di Massimo ha inventato il misterioso “Odore di santità”, un celestiale aroma di origine inspiegabile che emana dal corpo morto di un Santo. Il profumo “Bocciolo di fiore iperreale” di Adham Faramawy è presentato in una bottiglia appositamente realizzata a mano, progettata con Studio_Leigh e prova a descrivere un video della pop star vocaloid Hatsunè Miku che danza in un giardino. In seguito alla sua mostra personale dal titolo Modern Family, Ed Fornieles ha continuato un’ indagine sui tropi della quotidianità familiari, mentre la ricerca di Mary Ramsden si è rivolta all’ ambito animale con il profumo di “Sesso del panda”. Un evento imperdibile per avere una maggiore consapevolezza sui sensi e prestare attenzione all’ importanza dell’ olfatto nella psicologia dell’ uomo, nell’ immaginazione, nella conoscenza e nel comportamento.

photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

photo courtesy of Fiorucci Art Trust

 

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THE CULT OF NATURE, FOOD FOR THE SOUL AND OTHER WONDERS AT THE FLORENCE CRAFTSMANSHIP TRADESHOW

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Angelo Naj  Oleari, photo by N

Angelo Naj Oleari, photo by N

It successfully follows the Florence Craftsmanship tradeshow event which hosts a series of smashing initiatives connected to the lifestyle as an area focused on the furniture made under the sign of re-use, a vintage clothing display and other interesting events increasing the culture of living in a conscious way which respects and pays homage to the nature. Concerning this theme, embodied in a book about which I recently talked or rather “Armonia selvatica, semi coraggiosi” (“Wild harmony, brave seeds”, Ponte alle Grazie editions, 12,00 Euros) which will be the core of a conference featuring the bright author Angelo Naj Oleari which will be held today during this happening in Florence at 11:00 am at Fortezza da Basso in the attic of Spadolini pavilion. A not to be missed circumstance to discover and know more about the nature, thinking about values and purposes that can be made concrete during the long term period. This is an issue connected to every development of making, an ethical way of creating and working, considering the example arising from the nature surrounding us, precious means to get that change under the sign of sense which is so necessary today.

IL CULTO DELLA NATURA, CIBO PER L’ ANIMA E ALTRE MERAVIGLIE ALLA FIERA DELL’ ARTIGIANATO DI FIRENZE

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Prosegue felicemente la Fiera dell’ Artigianato di Firenze che ospita una serie di formidabili iniziative legate a un lifestyle consapevole quali un’ area dedicate ai componenti di arredo realizzati mediante il riuso, una rassegna di abbigliamento e altri interessanti eventi che valorizzano la cultura del vivere in un modo che rispetta e celebra la natura. Riguardo a questa tematica, racchiusa in un libro di cui ho recentemente parlato ovvero di “Armonia selvatica, semi coraggiosi” (Edizioni Ponte alle Grazie, 12,00 Euro) che sarà presentato in occasione di una conferenza con il brillante autore Angelo Naj Oleari la quale si terrà oggi durante questo happening, a Firenze alle ore 11:00 alla Fortezza da Basso nell’ attico del Padiglione Spadolini. Un’ occasione imperdibile per scoprire, conoscere meglio la natura, pensando a valori e finalità che possono essere concretizzati nel lungo periodo. Questa è una problematica connessa a ogni esplicazione del fare, a un modo etico di creare e lavorare, prendendo in considerazione l’ esempio della natura che ci circonda, prezioso strumento per avviare quel cambiamento all’insegna di senso che è oltremodo necessario oggi.

www.mostraartigianato.it


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“THE NATURAL STORIES” BY OLGA PONG AT FLORACULT

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Olga Pong at Floracult, photo by N

Olga Pong at Floracult, photo by N

Poetry and lightness, an elegy which celebrates the nature and its little hosts, this is “The natural stories”, the exhibition project by Olga Pong, bright milliner and accessories designer who featured in the sixth edition of Floracult, nursery-gardening event ideated by the fashion designer, farmer and social activist Ilaria Venturini Fendi and curated by the landscape architect Antonella Fornai which has recently held in I Casali del Pino, at La Storta, in the picturesque frame of Rome countryside. The culture and love for nature turns into shapes and visions, giving rise to delicate creations – hats and head accessories – unique pieces where it shines a wise craftsmanship and the excellence of made in Italy that has exhibited during the event and enriched by a site-specific installation of matter which reminded a big spider and its webs, made exclusively for the event by the designer. It’s an enchanting alchemy which talks about refinement, savoir faire, uniqueness and documents the overwhelming creativity of Olga. The lyricism becomes clear, incisive and at the same time light sign, key to decode the elegance, resulting from a lifestyle which takes over itself a vibrant aesthetics and an ethic which makes concrete healthy values and pays homage to the natural world.

“LE STORIE NATURALI” DI OLGA PONG A FLORACULT

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

Poesia e levità, un’ elegia che celebra la natura e i suoi piccoli ospiti, questo è “Le storie naturali”, il progetto espositivo di Olga Pong, brillante designer di cappelli e accessori che è stata protagonista della sesta edizione di Floracult, evento florovivaistico ideato dalla fashion designer, imprenditrice agricola e attivista nel sociale Ilaria Venturini Fendi e curato dalla paesaggista Antonella Fornai che si è recentemente tenuto ai Casali del Pino, a La Storta, nella pittoresca cornice della campagna romana. La cultura e l’ amore per la natura si trasforma in forme e visioni, dando vita a delicate creazioni – cappelli e cerchietti -, pezzi unici in cui splende una sapiente artigianalità e l’ eccellenza del made in Italy che sono stati esposti durante l’ evento e arricchiti da un’ installazione materica site-specific che ricordava un grande ragno e le sue ragnatele, realizzata appositamente per l’ evento dalla designer. Un’ incantevole alchimia che parla di raffinatezza, savoir faire, unicità e documenta l’ inarrestabile vis creativa di Olga. Il lirismo diventa segno, preciso, incisivo e al tempo stesso leggero, chiave per decifrare l’ eleganza, risultato di un lifestyle che assume su di sé un’ estetica vibrante e un’ etica che abbraccia salubri valori e rende omaggio al mondo della natura.

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Olga Pong, photo by N

Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Love and ghost, Claudio Santamaria kissing the ghost wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

Love and ghost, Claudio Santamaria kissing the ghost wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Sergio Cammariere wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

Sergio Cammariere wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Simonetta Gianfelici wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

Simonetta Gianfelici wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

 

A nice girl wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

A nice girl wearing a hat by Olga Pong, photo by N

 

Me, myself & I along with Adriano Franchi, photo by N

Me, myself & I along with Adriano Franchi, photo by N

 

http://olgaponghats.blogspot.it

www.floracult.com


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IN THE SEARCH OF LOST TIME: AROMAS & POETRY SEEN BY MEO FUSCIUNI AT FLORACULT

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Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Blindly into the scent”, an experience under the sign of memory, that has been the olfactive and interactive installation made by the bright alchemist and herbalist Meo Fusciuni which featured in the sixt edition of Floracult. To turn back time, remind the present, past, fragments of life, faces, feelings, sounds connected to a scent. A Proustian becoming an unusual exercise through a sense, the olfaction, expressive medium which is rarely used to do that. The mysteries of olfactive design are infinite. It’ s a wide land to explore, magic of chemistry, molecules, emotions. Meo who usually tells about his own experiences, journeys through the scents he make, this time created something which has thought only to be shared with the others. A wrapping, playful and solemn experience, emphasized by a display of photography, poetries he wrote and the lyricism of a music he made, a suggestive discover I did during this circumstance. There were 12 boxes on a table in the room which hosted the installation, an olfactive path to do slowly and solemnly, a short emotional trip, made by using the nose. At the entering Meo gave a paper to fulfill in order to describe the existent or non-existent, more or less recent memory, connected to the fragrance(it was a game or rather a test and its result would has been anonymous or read for random during the talk held by the Psychology Gianni Brighetti on this theme). I still remember the scent of caramel embodied in a box which reminded me the candyfloss I joyfully ate when I was a child and go to the circus with my mother, then another strong smell which made me remind the smell of crowd and the energy during a concert of Iggy Pop I attended many times ago in Rome. The olfaction, a sense silently, clearly, deepness and lightness speaking. That evidences how much we can discover on ourselves, our interaction with the others and the world surrounding us through it, a successful epiphany.

ALLA RICERCA DEL TEMPO PERDUTO: AROMI E POESIA VISTI DA MEO FUSCIUNI A FLORACULT

Photography and poetry by Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Photography and poetry by Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

A occhi chiusi nel profumo”, un esperienza all’ insegna della memoria, l’ installazione olfattiva e interattiva realizzata dal brilllante alchimista and aromatario Meo Fusciuni che è stata protagonista della sesta edizione di Floracult. Tornare indietro nel tempo, ricordare il presente, il passato, frammenti di vita, volti, sentimenti, suoni legati a un sentore. Una ricerca proustiana che diventa un esercizio insolito attraverso un senso, l’ olfatto, medium espressivo sovente poco usato per far ciò. I misteri del design olfattivo sono infiniti. Un’ ampio terreno da esplorare, magia della chimica, delle molecole, emozioni. Meo che solitamente racconta delle sue esperienze, dei suoi viaggi attraverso i suoi profumi, stavolta ha creato qualcosa pensata unicamente per essere condivisa con gli altri. Un’ esperienza avvolgente, ludica e solenne, enfatizzata da una raccolta di fotografie, poesie da lui scritte e dal lirismo di musiche da lui create, una felice scoperta da me fatta durante questa circostanza. Nella sala che ospitava l’ installazione si trovavano dodici scatole, un percorso olfattivo da compiere con lentezza e solennità, un breve viaggio emozionale, fatto con il proprio naso. All’ ingresso Meo stesso dava un foglio da compilare per descrivere il ricordo legato alla fragranza, esistente o inesistente, più o meno recente(era un gioco o meglio un test, il cui risultato sarebbe stato anonimo o casualmente letto durante il talk tenuto dal professore di psicologia Gianni Brighetti su questa tematica). Ricordo ancora la fragranza di caramello racchiusa in una scatola che mi ricordava lo zucchero filato che gioiosamente mangiavo quando da bambina andavo al circo con mia madre, poi un’ odore forte che mi richiamava alla mente l’ odore della folla, l’ energia durante un concerto di Iggy Pop a cui ho assistito tanto tempo fa a Roma. L’ olfatto, un senso che parla in silenzio e con profondità, chiarezza e leggerezza. Ciò dimostra quanto possiamo scoprire di noi stessi, della nostra interazione con gli altri e con il mondo che ci circonda attraverso di esso, una felice epifania.

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

An angel, the one featuring in the scent Narcotico Meo Fusciuni made, photo by N

An angel, the one featuring in the scent Narcotico Meo Fusciuni made, photo by N

 

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

Meo Fusciuni, photo by N

 

www.floracult.com

www.meofusciuni.com

 


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THE BALANCE OF SHAPES BY ADRIANA ALBERTINI & THE CULTURE OF TASTE BY ANNA FENDI

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photo by N

photo by N

Balance and fantasy, a game of shapes made by using the old technique of ceramic. Clay and fireclays give rise to vision of matter that remind cities and labyrinths, successfully joining the rigor and immediacy of artistic gesture and the functionality of design. Those are the features in the creations by the Brescia designer Adriana Albertini that have showcased in a suggestive, wide room during the sixth edition of Floracult.

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

 

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

 

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

The same room hosted the creations Anna Fendi that are under the sign of Epicureanism and refinement: a selection of chine and furniture concerning the table setting that embody the value of a made in Italy product and a wise craftsmanship, an alchemy talking about harmony and culture of taste. Shapes, flavors and colors depict the elegance, a lifestyle, the one which is impressed in the life and works of the bright creative.

L’ EQUILIBRIO DELLE FORME DI ADRIANA ALBERTINI & LA CULTURA DEL GUSTO DI ANNA FENDI

AVF, photo by N

AVF, photo by N

Equilibrio e fantasia, un gioco di forme realizzate mediante l’ uso dell’ antica tecnica della ceramica. Argilla e terre refrattarie danno vita a visioni materiche che ricordano città e labirinti, unendo felicemente il rigore e l’ istantaneità del gesto artistico e la funzionalità del design. Questi i protagonisti delle creazioni della designer bresciana Adriana Albertini che sono stati esposti in una suggestiva, ampia sala durante la sesta edizione di Floracult.

AVF, photo by N

AVF, photo by N

 

AVF, photo by N

AVF, photo by N

 

AVF, photo by N

AVF, photo by N

Il medesimo ambiente ha ospitato le creazioni di Anna Fendi all’ insegna di epicureismo e raffinatezza: una selezione di vini e arredi in tema di table setting che racchiudono in sé il valore di un prodotto made in Italy e una sapiente artigianalità, un’ alchimia che parla di armonia e della cultura del gusto. Forme, sapori e colori dipingono l’ eleganza, un lifestyle, quello impresso nella vita e nelle opere della brillante creativa.

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

 

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

Adriana Albertini, photo by N

 

www.adrianaalbertini.it

www.floracult.com

 


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“HANGING GARDEN”: THE CELEBRATION OF NATURE BY KRIS RUHS AT THE MILAN GALLERIA CARLA SOZZANI

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photo by N

photo by N

I was pleased to visit weeks ago, during an afternoon interlude in Milan, the Galleria Carla Sozzani which showcased “Hanging garden”, the suggestive installation by the bright sculptor and designer Kris Ruhs. It’s an enchanting celebration of nature, leitmotiv of his work, which joins different materials as porcelain, brass, embodies plasticity of matter and lightness and successfully evokes dreamlike atmospheres.

“HANGING GARDEN”: LA CELEBRAZIONE DELLA NATURA DI KRIS RUHS ALLA GALLERIA CARLA SOZZANI DI MILANO

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Mi ha rallegrato settimane fa, durante un interludio pomeridiano a Milano, visitare la Galleria Carla Sozzani che esponeva“Hanging garden”, la suggestiva installazione del brillante scultore e designer Kris Ruhs. Una incantevole celebrazione della natura, leitmotiv della sua opera, che unisce diversi materiali quali porcellana e ottone, racchiude in sé delicatezza, plasticità materica e leggiadria ed evoca felicemente atmosfere oniriche.

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

Kris Ruhs, photo by N

The fashion designer Ennio Capasa visiting the Galleria Carla Sozzani, photo by N

The fashion designer Ennio Capasa visiting the Galleria Carla Sozzani, photo by N

Me, myself & I, photo by N

Me, myself & I, photo by N

www.galleriacarlasozzani.org


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THE SPRING/ SUMMER 2015 COLLECTION BY MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA ON SHOW AT MILAN 10 CORSO COMO

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Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

The Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Maison Martin Margiela, brand owned by Renzo Rosso and designed by John Galliano has been on show at 10 Corso Como, renowned Milan concept-store created by the brilliant Carla Sozzani. It was a suggestive showcase of sartorialism  from which has arisen a question: to which extent is the Margiela’s heritage in this collection? The answer is articulated and complex. These creations has to be considered by using a double profile or rather the approach of matter and the concept, the sign which made Margiela a signature. The way to use matter, combine different materials giving rise to an amazing work of experimentation, follows Martin Margiela’s lesson. Instead observing architecture as a whole, it shines the incisive and theatrical sign of John Galliano which overlaps and stands above the Margiela’s conceptual experience, fascinations that make me think about a kind of Marchioness Luisa Casati who visits avant-garde landscapes. That is really far away from the austere minimalism, joined to the experimentation and a fine work of craftsmanship – leitmotiv staying -,paradigm which made famous the brand. Anyway that has been just the debut of John Galliano, genius fashion designer, as creative director of brand, then naturally it will be much other to see in order to discover the way he will reinterpret, renew and enrich the sign of Margiela.

LA COLLEZIONE PRIMAVERA/ESTATE 2015 DI MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA IN MOSTRA A 10 CORSO COMO DI MILANO

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

La collezione primavera/estate 2015 di Maison Martin Margiela, brand di proprietà Renzo Rosso e disegnato da John Galliano è stata in mostra a 10 Corso Como, rinomato concept-store di Milano, creato dalla brillante Carla Sozzani. Una suggestiva rassegna di sartorialità da cui nasce una domanda: in che misura l’ heritage di Margiela si ritrova in questa collezione? La risposta è articolata e complessa. Tali creazioni devono essere prese in considerazione sotto un duplice profilo ovvero l’ approccio materico e il concept, il segno che ha reso Margiela una firma. Il modo di usare la materia, di abbinare diversi materiali, dando vita a un meraviglioso lavoro di sperimentazione segue la lezione di Martin Margiela. Osservando invece le architetture nella loro interezza, splende il segno incisivo e teatrale di John Galliano che si sovrappone e quasi sovrasta l’ esperienza concettuale di Margiela, fascinazioni che mi fanno pensare a una sorta di Marchesa Luisa Casati che visita paesaggi futuristici. Ciò è oltremodo lontano dall’ austero minimalismo, unito alla sperimentazione ed a una fine artigianalità, un leitmotiv che permane, paradigma che ha reso famoso il marchio. In ogni caso questo è stato il debutto di John Galliano, geniale fashion designer, nelle vesti di direttore creativo del brand, quindi ci sarà naturalmente molto altro da vedere al fine di scoprire il modo in cui costui reinterpreterà, rinnoverà ed arricchirà il segno di Margiela.

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

 

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

 

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

 

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

 

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2015, photo by N

 

 

www.10corsocomo.com


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MY MODEL/MYSELF, THE SOLO EXHIBITION OF JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND AT THE LONDON VITRINE GALLERY

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Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

It successfully runs through 13th June 2015 in London at the Vitrine Gallery “My model/MySelf”, the solo exhibition of the iconic and eclectic artist – author, singer, visual artist and performer artist – Mx (word which means “Mix”, is an alternative to the genderized words “Mr”, “Miss”, “Mr.”, honors the trans people as well as the people who are gender fluid or rather the ones who does not wish to define by any particular gender and is officially entered into the Oxford English Dictionary, a bright result arising from the activism which has encouraged and made concrete by the artist) Justin Vivian Bond. The gallery becomes a performative exhibition space which includes a display of art – videos, performance, sculptures and watercolors -, gives rise to one installation and also presents a commercially produced, limited edition wallpapers (made in collaboration with designer George Venson). The show is focused on a collection of watercolors paintings, a series of diptychs, portrait of model Karen Graham, the testimonial of Estée Lauder Cosmetics from 1970 to 1985 along with self-portraits of Mx Bond that reflect and enhance the obsessive nature of the relationship with the model who V describes “as blank and perfect as the sphinx – only more modern and wearing lots of make-up”, which developed during V’s adolescence. A not to be missed happening to enjoy the work of a bright, vibrant individual who made his life a work of art.

MY MODEL/MYSELF, LA PERSONALE DI JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND ALLA VITRINE GALLERY DI LONDRA

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

Prosegue felicemente fino al 13 giugno 2015 a Londra presso la Vitrine Gallery “My model/MySelf”, la personale dell’ iconico ed eclettico artista – scrittore, cantante, artista e performer artist – Mx (lemma che sta a significare “Mix”, è un’ alternativa a termini genderizzati quali “Sig.ra”, “Sig.na”, “Sig.”, onora i trans come anche le persone fluide al gender o meglio coloro che non intendono essere definiti in termini di gender ed è ufficialmente entrata nell’ Oxford English Dictionary, un brillante risultato che deriva dall’ attivismo incoraggiato e concretizzato dall’ artista) Justin Vivian Bond. La galleria diventa uno spazio espositivo performativo che include una rassegna di arte – video, performance, sculture e acquerelli -, dà vita a un’ unica installazione e presenta anche una carta da parati, prodotta commercialmente in edizione limitata (realizzata in collaborazione con il designer George Venson). La mostra è incentrata su una collezione di acquerelli, una serie di dittici, i ritratti della modella Karen Graham, che è stata la testimonial di Estée Lauder Cosmetics dal 1970 al 1985 unitamente agli autoritratti di Mx Bond che riflettono ed esaltano la natura ossessiva della relazione con la modella, da lui descritta come “bianca e perfetta come la sfinge – soltanto più moderna e indossa tanto make-up”, che si è creata durante a sua adolescenza. Un evento imperdibile per apprezzare l’ opera di una brillante, vibrante individualità che ha reso la sua vita un’ opera d’ arte.

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

 

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

 

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

 

Justin Vivian Bond

Justin Vivian Bond

 

www.vitrinegallery.co.uk  


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“I LEFT AT HOME THE EYES” THE EXHIBITION BY SERGIO MARIA CALATRONI AT THE BRESCIA PALAZZO UGGERI FENAROLI

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The Brescia Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli

The Brescia Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli

It opens today and runs through the 17th May 2015 in Brescia at the suggestive Palazzo Uggeri FenaroliI left at home the eyes”, the exhibition of Sergio Maria Calatroni featuring Penelope, renowned cathedral of conceptual fashion of the one and only Roberta Valentini, Maria Calderara, S.C. Artroom, Costruzioni and Te Collection. I like to borrow the lyrics of Sergio Maria Calatroni to depict the poetry and lightness of this smashing display joining art, fashion and design: “the most successful work is the one which must arise. Eyes always stay at home in a hybrid mix of imaginations in the generous dimension of seeing beyond the shapes of world and common episodes. In fact the youth of look is comparable to the fervor of life and Spring instead of the slowness of the speeches’ hazes and non sense.

Thus the encounter between pre-destined is one of the most beautiful moments, evident tracks of destiny that cross between themselves for a moment.

It’s not a poor ensemble of senselessly objects but it’s a poetic congregation which works on raw materials that are always adrift.

In time’s of making lullaby with the eyes directed into all being obscure becomes a poem which is invented during the time of wild passion of cheerful figures always travelling”. A not to be missed happening.

“HO LASCIATO A CASA GLI OCCHI” LA MOSTRA DI SERGIO MARIA CALATRONI AL PALAZZO UGGERI FENAROLI DI BRESCIA

Penelope, photo by N

Penelope, photo by N

Inaugura oggi e prosegue fino al 17 maggio 2015 a Brescia presso il suggestivo Palazzo Uggeri FenaroliHo lasciato a casa gli occhi”, la mostra di Sergio Maria Calatroni di cui è protagonista Penelope, renowned cathedral of conceptual fashion of the one and only Roberta Valentini, Maria Calderara, S.C. Artroom, Costruzioni e Te Collection. Mi piace prendere in prestito i versi di Sergio Maria Calatroni per dipingere la poesia e leggerezza di questa formidabile rassegna che unisce arte, moda e design: “ma l’ opera più felice è quella che deve nascere. In un ibrido miscuglio di immaginazioni gli occhi restano sempre a casa nella generosa ampiezza del vedere oltre le forme del mondo e di episodi comuni. Infatti la giovinezza dello sguardo è paragonabile al fervore della vita e della primavera e non alle lungaggini delle brume del parlato e del non sense.

Fra i momenti più belli è dunque l’ incontro tra pre-destinati, tracce evidenti di  destini che si incrociano per un momento.

Non un misero insieme di cose alla rinfusa ma una congregazione poetica che lavora su materie sempre alla deriva.

Nella cantilena del tempo del fare con gli occhi rivolti al di dentro tutto l’ incomprensibile diventa un poema inventato al momento di un ardore sfrenato di spensierate figure sempre in viaggio”. Un evento imperdibile.

Me. myself & I along with the one and only Roberta Valentini, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

Me. myself & I along with the one and only Roberta Valentini, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 


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“I LEFT AT HOME THE EYES”: THE ALCHEMY OF ELEGANCE OF SERGIO MARIA CALATRONI

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Comme des Garçons from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

Comme des Garçons from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

Solemnity, incisiveness, lightness and poetry, this is the tale of “l left at home the eyes”, the exhibition of Sergio Maria Calatroni which joined fashion, design, art and has recently held in Brescia presso il Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli. Here it was exhibited the creations by celebrated brands and fashion designers as Comme des Garçons, Christopher Kane, United Nude and many others, coming from the archive of renowned cathedral of conceptual fashion Penelope, owned by the one and only Roberta Valentini along with the ones by Maria Calderara, S.C. Artroom, Costruzioni and Te Collection. The lyricism of story, constructions and their lines’ strategy becomes intelligible and meets the memories impressed in the enchanting Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli, giving rise to a successful alchemy under the sign of elegance.

“HO LASCIATO A CASA GLI OCCHI”: L’ ALCHIMIA DELL’ ELEGANZA DI SERGIO MARIA CALATRONI

Christopher Kane from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

Christopher Kane from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

Solennità, incisività, leggerezza e poesia, questo il racconto di “Ho lasciato a casa gli occhi”, la mostra di Sergio Maria Calatroni che ha unito moda, design, arte e si è recentemente tenuta a Brescia presso il Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli. Ivi sono state esposte le creazioni di celebri brands e fashion designers quali Comme des Garçons, Christopher Kane, United Nude e molti altri, provenienti dall’ archivio della rinomata cattedrale della moda concettuale Penelope della sola e unica Roberta Valentini unitamente a quelle di Maria Calderara, S.C. Artroom, Costruzioni e Te Collection. Il lirismo della storia, delle costruzioni e della loro strategia delle linee hanno incontrato le memorie impresse nell’ incantevole Palazzo Uggeri Fenaroli, dando vita a una felice alchimia all’ insegna dell’ eleganza.

United Nude from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

United Nude from the archive of Penelope, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

The one and only Roberta Valentini visiting the exhibition, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

The one and only Roberta Valentini visiting the exhibition, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 

The one and only Roberta Valentini talking with Sergio Maria Calatroni, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

The one and only Roberta Valentini talking with Sergio Maria Calatroni, photo by Alessandro Boccingher

 


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WALKING IN BRESCIA…ART, CULTURE, HEDONISM & EPICUREANISM

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Me, myself & I walking in Brescia, photo by N

Me, myself & I walking in Brescia, photo by N

I spent a pleasant afternoon in Brescia, a city I appreciate very much, its architecture where are impressed signs of the people who occupied it (the Ancient Romans, Langobards, the Republic of Venice) along with the other buildings and squares talking about an age – I like very much -, the Early Nineties. A verticality and an anarchic spirit is what I felt, as sentimental traveler I am, walking in this city (historically Brescia always defended itself, from the Milan aristocracy, the Republic of Venice and in the late seventeenth century, during the Risorgimento also from the Austrian people, a resistance which lasted ten days for which it has named the  Lioness of Italy).

Brescia, photo by N

Brescia, photo by N

Brescia, photo by N

Brescia, photo by N

Brescia, photo by N

Brescia, photo by N

The first stop of my walk has been the A+B Contemporary Art Gallery. Here I saw again the bright art dealer Dario Bonetta and the exhibition which has recently opened featuring the works of matter by Tiziano Martini where the paint joins resin ( and I also enjoyed the awesome and moving work by a promising artist who is resident at this gallery, Nazarena Poli Maramotti). Later I discovered ClaraPerClara, place under the sign of hedonism which hosts a hairstylist and SPA – using and selling high-end and natural products – as well as the smashing creations ideated by Clara and made in collaboration with Beatrice Erre, unusual and fun head accessories she made.

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Me, myself & I at the A+B Contemporary Art Gallery, photo by N

Me, myself & I at the A+B Contemporary Art Gallery, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Nazarena Poli Maramotti, photo by N

Nazarena Poli Maramotti, photo by N

Then I ran into another iconic place of the city, Maria Bruna, an olfactory atelier which hosts the most renowned names of artistic perfumery and also a SPA, enriched by the scents of essential oils and a furniture evoking relax and lightness I visited with Maria Bruna, fine researcher in the realm of beauty products and scents (a bright individual who amazed me, as she was the only individual I ever met, to guess the pH of my skin just by smelling it my arm). After these visits under the sign of hedonism I went in a vibrant place, the Tarantola bookstore, an famous Brescia bookstore where I saw an old collection of Lacerba – the celebrated Futurism review – and a display of works by Céline. I stayed downstairs where it is placed a coffee bar and I had a delicious coffee while I took a look at some books. It was an afternoon I spent joyfully in a city where I like coming back.

PASSEGGIANDO A BRESCIA… ARTE, CULTURA, EDONISMO & EPICUREISMO

The head accessories made by Clara at ClaraPerClara, photo by N

Clara showing me the head accessories and heads covered by  wool cloth made by Beatrice Erre for ClaraPerClara, photo by N

Ho trascorso un piacevole pomeriggio a Brescia, città che apprezzo molto come anche la sua architettura in cui sono impressi i segni delle genti che l’ hanno occupata (gli antichi romani, i Longobardi, la Repubblica di Venezia) insieme a svariati edifici e piazze che parlano di un’ epoca – che mi piace molto -, i primi anni del Novecento. Una verticalità e uno spirito anarchico è ciò che ho avvertito, da viaggiatore sentimentale qual sono, passeggiando per questa città (storicamente Brescia si è sempre difesa, dall’ aristocrazia di Milano, dalla Repubblica di Venezia e alla fine del diciassettesimo secolo, durante il Risorgimento, anche dagli Austriaci, una resistenza durata dieci giorni per la quale è stata soprannominata la Leonessa d’ Italia).

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

Tiziano Martini, photo by N

La prima tappa della mia passeggiata é stata la Galleria A+B Contemporary Art Gallery. Ivi ho rivisto il brillante gallerista Dario Bonetta e la mostra che e stata recentemente inaugurata di cui sono protagoniste le opere materiche che uniscono pittura e resina di Tiziano Martini ( e ho anche ammirato una fantastica e struggente opera di un’ artista che risiede in questa galleria, Nazarena Poli Maramotti). Successivamente ho scoperto ClaraPerClara, un luogo all’ insegna dell’ edonismo che ospita un hairstylist e SPA – la quale si avvale di prodotti di alta qualità e derivazione naturale che sono anche in vendita – come anche le formidabili creazioni ideate da Clara e realizzate in collaborazione con Beatrice  Erre, insoliti e divertenti accessori per capelli.

The head accessories made by Clara at ClaraPerClara, photo by N

The head accessories made by Beatrice Erre for ClaraPerClara, photo by N

The head accessories made by Clara at ClaraPerClara, photo by N

The head accessories made by Beatrice Erre for ClaraPerClara, photo by N

Mi sono poi imbattuta in un’ altro luogo iconico della città, Maria Bruna, un atelier olfattivo che ospita i più rinomati nomi della profumeria artistica ed anche una SPA, arricchita dagli effluvi di oli essenziali e da arredi che evocano il relax e la leggerezza che ho visitato con Maria Bruna, fine ricercatrice nell’ ambito della cosmetica e delle fragranze (una brillante individualità che mi ha sorpreso, poiché è stata la prima persona che abbia mai incontrato prima a indovinare subito il pH della mia pelle, sentendo l’ odore del mio braccio).Dopo questi interludi edonistici mi sono recata in un vibrante luogo, la libreria Tarantola, famosa libreria bresciana in cui ho visto un’ antica raccolta di Lacerba – la celebre rivista futurista – e una rassegna delle opere di Céline. Mi son fermata al piano di sotto in cui si trova una caffetteria e ho bevuto un delizioso caffè mentre osservavo alcuni libri. Un pomeriggio trascorso gioiosamente in una città in cui mi piace tornare.

Maria Bruna's SPA, photo by N

Maria Bruna’s SPA, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Lacerba collection at the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Lacerba collection at the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

Aldo Busi ft. in the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

Aldo Busi ft. in the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The coffee-bar at the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

The coffee-bar at the Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

Me, myself & I at the ccffee-bar of Tarantola bookstore, photo by N

Me, myself & I at the ccffee-bar of Tarantola bookstore, photo by N


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THREE DAYS IN MANTUA UNDER THE SIGN OF ROBERTO CAPUCCI (2)

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Barbara Locatelli & Roberto Capucci at the Mantua Spazio Bernardelli, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Barbara Locatelli & Roberto Capucci at the Mantua Spazio Bernardelli, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

The smashing series of events under the sign of culture, fashion and art – produced by the brand Twin-Set Simona Barbieri and organized in collaboration with Fondo Ambiente Italiano(FAI) and the renowned boutiques Bernardelli of the bright Bruna Casella – that were held in Mantua to celebrate the genius couturier Roberto Capucci followed with an exhibition and a gala dinner. The exhibition “Roberto Capucci, inventions for the theatre and ballet from 1982 to 2006”, curated by Stefano Gozzoli, which took place at Bernardelli Space where it was showcased a marvelous display of sketches of creations along with iconic garments featuring in the first ready-to-wear collection he made.

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

 

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

 

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

 

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

 

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Roberto Capucci, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

 

A majestic building, Palazzo Te – which is city of Mantua Museum and evidences the aristocratic heritage of this city, the tracks of a family, the Gonzaga family which ruled it during the sixteenth century – and its gardens were the place where it was held the gala dinner and the intense ballet “Goodbye” by the bright young dancers from the COD Ballet Company I appreciated very much. It was a tale – by the choreographer Chiara Oliveri – about the rise and end of a love, colored by the many feelings, being light and delicate, dark and moving that featured in it. The lyricism, joined to lightness, emphasized the female dimension of love experience, giving rise to a successful nocturnal interlude which paid homage to an unique creative, a gentleman, Roberto Capucci.

TRE GIORNI A MANTOVA ALL’ INSEGNA DI ROBERTO CAPUCCI (2)

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

La formidabile serie di eventi all’ insegna di cultura, moda e arte – prodotti dal brand Twin-Set Simona Barbieri e organizzati in collaborazione con il Fondo Ambiente Italiano(FAI) e le rinomate boutiques Bernardelli della brillante Bruna Casella – che si sono tenuti a Mantova per celebrare il geniale couturier Roberto Capucci è proseguita con una mostra e una cena di gala. La mostra “Roberto Capucci, invenzioni per il teatro e la danza dal 1982 al 2006”, curata da Stefano Gozzoli, che ha avuto luogo presso lo Spazio Bernardelli Bernardelli in cui è stata esposta una meravigliosa rassegna di disegni insieme ai capi iconici protagonisti della sua prima collezione di prêt a porter.

Palazzo Te, photo by N

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo by N

 

Palazzo Te, photo by Giacomo Maiolini aka Feder

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo by Giacomo Maiolini aka Feder

 

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Mantua Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Barbara Locatelli

Un maestoso edificio, Palazzo Te – che è il Museo Civico di Mantova e testimonia le radici aristocratiche di questa città, le tracce di una famiglia, i Gonzaga che hanno l’ hanno governata durante il sedicesimo secolo – e i suoi giardini era il luogo in cui si è tenuta la cena di gala e l’ intenso balletto “Goodbye” dei giovani ballerini della Compagnia di Danza COD che ho molto apprezzato. Un racconto – della coreografa Chiara Oliveri – sulla nascita e fine di un amore, colorato da diversi sentimenti. tenui e delicati, cupi e struggenti che ne erano protagonisti. Il lirismo, unito alla leggerezza, enfatizzava la dimensione femminile dell’ esperienza amorosa, dando vita a un felice interludio notturno che ha reso omaggio a un creativo unico, un gentleman, Roberto Capucci.

Stefano Gozzoli talking with Mario Dell' Oglio ( The President of Italy Buyer Chamber), photo by N

Stefano Gozzoli talking with Mario Dell’ Oglio ( The President of Italy Buyer Chamber), photo by N

 

Bruna Casella, Mario Dell' Oglio, the music producer  Giacomo Maiolini aka Feder and the one and only Roberta Valentini, photo by N

Bruna Casella, Mario Dell’ Oglio, the music producer Giacomo Maiolini aka Feder and the one and only Roberta Valentini, photo by N

 

Giacomo Maiolini and Simona Barbieri at Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Giacomo Maiolini

Giacomo Maiolini and Simona Barbieri at Palazzo Te, photo courtesy of Giacomo Maiolini

 

The shiny Michela Zio along with the other smokers, photo by N

The shiny Michela Zio along with the other smokers, photo by N

 

The one and only Roberta Valentini along with the audience during the ballet, photo by Giacomo Maiolini

The one and only Roberta Valentini along with the audience during the ballet, photo by Giacomo Maiolini

 

Goodbye, the ballet by the COD Ballet Company, photo by Roberta Valentini

“Goodbye”, the ballet by the COD Ballet Company, photo by Roberta Valentini

 

"Goodbye", the ballet by the COD Ballet Company, photo by Roberta Valentini

“Goodbye”, the ballet by the COD Ballet Company, photo by Roberta Valentini

 

Me, myself & I along with  Mario Colosio arriving at Palazzo Te, photo by Roberta Valentini

Me, myself & I along with Mario Colosio arriving at Palazzo Te, photo by Roberta Valentini

 


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“DEEP, DEEPER”, THE DRAWINGS IN THE SPACE BY DAVID MURPHY AT THE MILAN GALLERIA MONICA DE CARDENAS

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The show-room of Isabella Tonchi, photo by N

The show-room of Isabella Tonchi, photo by N

I recently saw again the fashion designer Isabella Tonchi, companion of interludes under the sign of art – that frequently focus on the openings of Galleria Carla Sozzani, as it happened months ago, for the opening of exhibition on fashion photographer Arthur Elgort – with whom I attended at the opening of “Deep, deeper”., solo exhibition featuring the artist David Murphy, which is held at the Milan Galleria Monica De Cardenas and runs through 31st July 2015. The British sculptor gave rise to drawings being in the space( one of them reminded me another reference to the idea of “deepness”, the music video “Deep six” by Marilyn Manson), arising from a successful search of matter, also impressed on canvas and talking about a dialogue and interaction with the natural world. I was also pleased to enjoy the works by Linda Fregni Nagler – Switzerland artist who is resident at the gallery – and the intensity and light melancholy of photography she made, telling about the theme of suicide.

“DEEP, DEEPER”, I DISEGNI NELLO SPAZIO DI DAVID MURPHY ALLA GALLERIA MONICA DE CARDENAS DI MILANO

The show-room of Isabella Tonchi, photo by N

The show-room of Isabella Tonchi, photo by N

Ho recentemente rivisto la fashion designer Isabella Tonchi, compagna di interludi all’ insegna dell’ arte – che sovente si rivolgono alle inaugurazioni della Galleria Carla Sozzani, come è accaduto mesi fa per la opening della mostra sul fotografo di moda Arthur Elgort – con la quale ho partecipato alla opening di “Deep, deeper”, personale di solo David Murphy(che si tiene presso la Galleria di Milano Monica De Cardenas e prosegue fino al 31 luglio 2015), Lo scultore inglese ha dato vita a varie opere, sculture che sono disegni nello spazio (una delle quali mi ha ricordato un altro riferimento all’ idea di “profondità”, il video del brano “Deep six” di Marilyn Manson), nascono da una felice ricerca materica, impressa anche su tela e parlano di un dialogo e interazione con il mondo della natura. Mi ha rallegrato poter apprezzare anche le opere di Linda Fregni Nagler, artista svizzera rappresentata dalla galleria, , l’ intensità e lieve malinconia delle sue fotografie, che affrontano il tema del suicidio.

David Murphy, photo by N

David Murphy, photo by N

 

David Murphy, photo by N

David Murphy, photo by N

 

David Murphy, photo by N

David Murphy, photo by N

 

David Murphy, photo by N

David Murphy, photo by N

 

David Murphy, photo by N

David Murphy, photo by N

 

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

 

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

 

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

Linda Fregni Nagler, photo by N

 

Me, myself & I along with Arthur Elgort, photo by N

Me, myself & I along with Arthur Elgort, photo by N

 

Helena Christensen seen by Arthur Elgort, photo by N

Helena Christensen seen by Arthur Elgort, photo by N

 

Arthur Elgort, photo by N

Arthur Elgort, photo by N

 

Keith Richards seen by Arthur  Elgort, photo by N

Keith Richards seen by Arthur Elgort, photo by N

 

Trinity moment ft. Carla Sozzani, Isabella Tonchi & me, myself and I, photo by N

Trinity moment ft. Carla Sozzani, Isabella Tonchi & me, myself and I, photo by N

 

Charlotte Rampling, SHE, the thinking beauty seen by Arthur Elgort, photo by N

Charlotte Rampling, SHE, the thinking beauty seen by Arthur Elgort, photo by N

 

Me, myself & I along with Isabella Tonchi at the Milan Monica De Cardenas Gallery, photo by N

Me, myself & I along with Isabella Tonchi at the Milan Gallera Monica De Cardenas, photo by N

 

 

www.monicadecardenas.com

www.isabellatonchi.com

www.galleriacarlasozzani.org

 

 


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THE “HOMAGE TO LUCIO FONTANA” AND OTHER WONDERS OF THE MILAN MARCONI MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION

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Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

I recently visited along with Angelo Naj Oleari the Milan Marconi Modern & Contemporary Art Foundation created by the brilliant art dealer Giorgio Marconi – who discovered and showcased in his gallery the works by artists as Valerio Adami, Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Schifano and Emilio Tadini. It’s a vibrant story told by him and Natalia Aspesi in the book “Autobiography of a Gallery: the Marconi studio 1962-1992” (Skira Editions, 50,00 Euros) – to enjoy “Homage to Lucio Fontana”, the exhibition featuring Lucio Fontana which is held here and runs through 31st October 2015. It was an awesome afternoon interlude to enjoy the masterpieces by Lucio Fontana and get unknown remarks on the artist from Angelo who were a close friend of him (at that time he was a Fluxus artist and a poet, just later he became the fashion designer of brand Naj Oleari which refined the dress-code of men and women during the Eighties). Nice tales depicting the care for detail the artist had as the way he wanted to showcase his unique, most celebrated, work. To do that, it was created a special room in the Foundation in order to exhibits this work, following his standards. I also got other hilarious remarks from Angelo about Lucio Fontana (who has been the best man of his first marriage with the artist Maurizia Dova, the daughter of painter Gianni Dova of whose initials, impressed in the Naj Oleari cloths and accessories I had as a child along to my natural enthusiasm and overwhelming curiosity, have been the way when I was a child I discovered her, as well as Lindsay Kemp, genius artist who signed some of the cloths and prints made by the brand) that enriched my successful stay at the Foundation which followed with the coming of ironic Giorgio Marconi. He kindly invited me to visit the downstairs area of the Foundation where it is a refined selection of contemporary art featuring Mimmo Rotella, Mario Schifano, Giuseppe Uncini, Lucio Del Pezzo, Hasiao Chin, Emilio Isgrò, Sonia Delaunay, Man Ray and many others. I was really pleased to see in this area a showcase of books, the visitor has the chance of reading, staying close to the artworks that are showcased and knowing much more about them. It’s a laudable initiative to develop and increase the culture in the realm of arts, as I told to Giorgio. Unfortunately I could not visit entirely the Foundation, including also a wide library and other rooms that were work in progress, but I am sure to come back again in this wonderful place for enjoying the work by a fine mind, Giorgio Marconi.

L’ “OMAGGIO A LUCIO FONTANA” E LE ALTRE MERAVIGLIE DELLA FONDAZIONE MARCONI DI ARTE MODERNA E CONTEMPORANEA DI MILANO

Giorgio Marconi, photo by N

Giorgio Marconi, photo by N

Ho recentemente visitato insieme ad Angelo Naj Oleari la Fondazione Marconi di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Milano, creata dal brillante gallerista Giorgio Marconi – che ha scoperto ed esposto nella sua galleria artisti quali Valerio Adami, Lucio Del Pezzo, Mario Schifano ed Emilio Tadini. Una storia vibrante raccontata da lui e Natalia Aspesi nel libro the book “Autobiografia di una Galleria: lo studio Marconi 1962-1992” (Edizioni Skira, 50,00 Euro) – per ammirare la mostra di cui è protagonista Lucio Fontana che ivi si tiene e prosegue fino al 31 Ottobre 2015. Un fantastico intermezzo pomeridiano per apprezzare le opere di un artista leggendario, Lucio Fontana, e avere anche informazioni di natura personale inerenti l’ artista da parte di Angelo che era un suo caro amico( a quei tempi Angelo era un artista Fluxus e un poeta, soltanto dopo, è divenuto il fashion designer del brand brand Naj Oleari che ha ingentilito il codice vestimentario di uomini e donne negli anni Ottanta). Simpatici racconti che raffigurano la cura per il dettaglio dell’ artista, come il modo in cui voleva che un’ opera singola opera, la più celebre, fosse esposta. Per far ciò, è stata appositamente creata una stanza nella Fondazione al fine di esporla, conformemente agli standard di Fontana. Ho avuto altre ilari notizie da parte di Angelo su Lucio Fontana (che era stato il testimone delle sue prime nozze con l’ artista Maurizia Dova, la figlia del pittore Gianni Dova le cui iniziali, impresse nei tessuti e negli accessori Naj Oleari che avevo da bambina unitamente al mio naturale entusiasmo e alla mia irrefrenabile curiosità, sono stati il modo in cui ho scoperto lei come anche Lindsay Kemp, geniale artista che ha firmato alcuni dei tessuti e delle stampe del marchio) che ha arricchito la mia felice permanenza alla Fondazione, la quale è proseguita con la venuta dell’ ironico Giorgio Marconi. Costui mi ha gentilmente invitata a vedere l’ area al piano superiore della Fondazione in cui si trova una raffinata selezione di arte contemporanea la quale comprende Mimmo Rotella, Mario Schifano, Giuseppe Uncini, Lucio Del Pezzo, Hasiao Chin, Emilio Isgrò, Sonia Delaunay, Man Ray e molti altri. Mi ha oltremodo rallegrato trovare in quest’ ambiente una rassegna di libri, che il visitatore ha la possibilità di consultare, rimanendo vicino alle opere che sono esposte e saperne di più. Una lodevole iniziativa per consolidare e accrescere la cultura nell’ ambito delle arti, come ho detto a Giorgio. Sfortunatamente non ho potuto vedere la Fondazione per intero, la quale comprende anche una vasta biblioteca e altre stanze che erano in corso d’ opera, però son certa di tornare nuovamente in questo luogo meraviglioso per apprezzare il lavoro di una fine mente, Giorgio Marconi.

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

Lucio Fontana, photo by N

The most celebrated work Lucio Fontana made, set up in the way relying to his standards, photo by N

The most celebrated work by Lucio Fontana, set up in the way corresponding to his standards, photo by N

Mario Schifano, photo by N

Mario Schifano, photo by N

Giuseppe Uncini, photo by N

Giuseppe Uncini, photo by N

Man Ray, Mythologie moderne II, photo by N

Man Ray, Mythologie moderne II, photo by N

Hasiao Chin, photo by N

Hasiao Chin, photo by N

Lucio Del Pezzo, photo by N

Lucio Del Pezzo, photo by N

Mimmo Rotella, photo by N

Mimmo Rotella, photo by N

Sonia Delaunay, photo by N

Sonia Delaunay, photo by N

Emilio Isgrò, The Ottoman Code of Loneliness, photo by N

Emilio Isgrò, The Ottoman Code of Loneliness, photo by N

Giorgio Marconi and Angelo Naj Oleari looking at the Ottoman Code of Loneliness by Emilio Isgrò, photo by N

Giorgio Marconi and Angelo Naj Oleari looking at the Ottoman Code of Loneliness by Emilio Isgrò, photo by N

Emilio Isgrò, The Ottoman Code of Loneliness, photo by N

Emilio Isgrò, The Ottoman Code of Loneliness, photo by N

Me, myself & I along with Angelo Naj Oleari, photo by N

Me, myself & I along with Angelo Naj Oleari, photo by N

www.fondazionemarconi.org


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“LOVVISM”: ART & FASHION UNDER THE SIGN OF ANGELO CRUCIANI

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Angelo Cruciani

Angelo Cruciani

It will be opened on 1st July 2015 in Milan at the MAEC, the Milan Art and Events Center Milan Shangai, “Lovvism”, the exhibition running through 31st July 2015, featuring the works made by the bright fashion designer and visual artist Angelo Cruciani. Thirty-five are the works he made some of them(6) are created by teaming with Manuel Scrima that talk about that precious feeling which is love. That is the further step of a project under the sign of love he recently launched during the latest edition of Pitti tradeshow event, “Love’s nation”, a capsule collection which joyfully and lightly reinterprets the iconography of flags, depicts love as remedy against war and imagines the nations loving each other instead of fighting one against the other. Here it will be also showcased some items coming for ”Army of love”, the menswear Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection he made. A successful happening to enjoy the energy of a creative who experiments new languages and ways celebrating lightness, consciousness and light.

“LOVVISM”: ARTE & MODA SOTTO IL SEGNO DI ANGELO CRUCIANI

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Sarà inaugurata l’ 1 luglio 2015 a Milano at the MAEC, il Milan Art and Events Center Milan Shangai, “Lovvism”, la mostra che proseguirà fino al 31 luglio 2015, di cui sono protagoniste le opere realizzate dal brillante e artista Angelo Cruciani. Trentacinque sono le sue opere, alcune delle quali (6) sono state create in collaborazione Manuel Scrima che parlano di quel prezioso sentimento che è l’ amore. Ciò è rappresenta il passo successivo di un progetto all’ insegna dell’ amore da lui presentato in occasione dell’ ultima edizione dell’ evento fieristico Pitti, “Love’s nation”, una capsule collection che reinterpreta con gioia e levità, dipinge l’ amore quale rimedio contro la guerra e immagina le nazioni che si amano l’ una con l’ altra invece che combattere l’una contro l’ altra. Ivi saranno anche esposti alcuni capi provenienti da ”Army of love”, la sua collezione uomo autunno/inverno 2015-2016. Un felice evento per scoprire e apprezzare l’ energia di un creativo che sperimenta nuovi linguaggi e nuove vie che celebrano la leggerezza, la consapevolezza e la luce.

Angelo Cruciani

Angelo Cruciani

 

Angelo Cruciani

Angelo Cruciani

 

 Santo Graal by Angelo Cruciani & Manuel Scrima,

Santo Graal by Angelo Cruciani & Manuel Scrima,

 

www.angelocruciani.com


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ART & A LAUDABLE PURPOSE: THE INSTALLATION “NINETY ARTISTS FOR ONE FLAG” AT THE REGGIO EMILIA HIGH VELOCITY MEDIOPADANA RAILWAY STATION

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It successfully follows the initiatives to support the new Reggio Emilia MIRE-Maternity and Childhood Hospital with the installation “Ninety artists for one flag”, event promoted by the no-profit association Curare Onlus, Ferrovie Dello Stato with the sponsorship of the City of Reggio Emilia in order to raise funds for building the new hospital, which will be opened on Saturday 4th July 2015 at 11 am in Reggio Emilia at the Mediopadana High Velocity Railway Station. The happening – running through 31st October 2015 – will feature the works by Eugenio Carmi, Tommaso Cascella, Giuliano Della Casa, Gianfranco Notargiacomo and Wainer Vaccari – that are part of a a wide art project, curated by the art historian and critic Sandro Parmiggiani, presented in many Italian Musems and told by a catalogue(Corsiero Editions), where ninety artists gave a work they made which reinterprets the iconography of flag – and also will be Luca Vecchi, the Reggio Emilia major, the powerful and brilliant Deanna Ferretti Veroni who is the President of Curare Onlus and the railway engineer Christian Colaneri. A not to be missed event joining art and a laudable purpose.

ARTE & UNA LODEVOLE FINALITÀ: L’ INSTALLAZIONE “NOVANTA ARTISTI PER UNA BANDIERA” ALLA STAZIONE FERROVIARIA ALTA VELOCITÀ MEDIOPADANA DI REGGIO EMILIA

Deanna Ferretti Veroni along with Philippe Daverio showing the catalogue of Ninety artists for one flag

Deanna Ferretti Veroni along with Philippe Daverio showing the catalogue of Ninety artists for one flag

Proseguono felicemente le iniziative per sostenere il nuovo Ospedale MIRE- Maternità e Infanzia di Reggio Emilia con l’ installazione “Novanta artisti per una bandiera”, evento promosso dall’ Associazione no-profit Curare Onlus, Ferrovie Dello Stato con il patrocinio del Comune di Reggio Emilia al fine di raccogliere fondi per costruire questo ospedale, che sarà inaugurata sabato 4 luglio 2015 alle ore 11:00 presso la Stazione Ferroviaria Alta Velocità Mediopadana di Reggio Emilia. Protagoniste dell’ happening – che proseguirà fino al 31 ottobre 2015 – le opere di Eugenio Carmi, Tommaso Cascella, Giuliano Della Casa, Gianfranco Notargiacomo e Wainer Vaccari – che sono parte di un ampio progetto, curato dallo storico e critico d’ arte Sandro Parmiggiani, presentato in vari Musei d’ Italia e raccontato da un catalogo(Corsiero Editore), in cui novanta artisti hanno donato una loro opera che reinterpreta l’ iconografia della bandiera – e saranno anche presenti Luca Vecchi, il sindaco di Reggio Emilia, la poderosa e brillante Deanna Ferretti Veroni che è il Presidente di Curare Onlus e l’ ingegnere ferroviario Christian Colaneri. Un evento imperdibile che unisce l’ arte e una lodevole finalità.

www.curareonlus.it

 


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“IN A POP KEY”, THE SOLO SHOW OF ANDY AT THE PIETRASANTA GESTALT GALLERY

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It will be opened on 5th July 2015 in Pietrasanta, at 6.30 pm, at the Gestalt GalleryIn a pop key”, the solo show – running through 5th August 2015 – of brilliant and eclectic artist Andy ( co-founder of Bluvertigo band, artistic collective Fluon and DJ), featuring the works he made under the sign of new-pop suggestions, fluorescence, irony and lightness. A work telling about himself and the many icons that have peopled his life and influenced his works. This not to be missed happening will be also enriched by a performance by Andy, successful chance to discover and enjoy his vibrant creativity.

“IN A POP KEY”, LA PERSONALE DI ANDY ALLA GALLERIA GESTALT DI PIETRASANTA

Andy at the Gestalt Gallery during the setting of exhibition, photo courtesy of Andy

Andy at the Gestalt Gallery during the setting of exhibition, photo courtesy of Andy

Sarà inaugurata il 5 luglio 2015 a Pietrasanta, alle ore 18:30, presso la Gestalt Gallery “In a pop key”, la personale – che proseguirà fino al 5 agosto 2015 – del brillante ed eclettico artista Andy (co-fondatore della band Bluvertigo, del collettivo artistico Fluon e DJ), di cui saranno protagoniste le opere da lui realizzate all’ insegna di suggestioni neo-pop, fluorescenza, ironia e leggerezza. Un lavoro che parla di lui e delle molteplici icone che hanno popolato la sua vita e influenzato i suoi lavori. Questo happening imperdibile sarà anche arricchito da una performance di Andy, felice occasione per scoprire e apprezzare il suo vibrante estro.

www.fluon.it

www.gestaltgallery.it


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THE MAGIC OF ART: VOLCANO EXTRAVAGANZA, THE 2015 EDITION “IN FAVOUR OF A TOTAL ECLIPSE”

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It will held from 17th to 27th July 2015 in Stromboli “Volcano Extravaganza”, event under the sign of art, music and performance, ideated by the Fiorucci Art Trust – headed by the bright Nicoletta Fiorucci – and curated by Milovan Farronato. The 2015 edition is focused on a statement, to be “In favour of a total eclipse” which is its name and celebrates the Spring Equinox and the joining for a moment of the Moon with a total solar eclipse. It’s a rare celestial event, a day of unresolved paradox where the subconscious energies of the moon conceal the blissful sun. Shadows show the hidden side of things, giving rise to an amazing walk in the darkness. This edition will  stage a prophetic manuscript – as Milovan says – of whose author remains unknown. The script stems from a tradition not dissimilar to the XV century unattributed book De Sphaera, where all scenes are set in the context of the planets. It’s an osmosis between the reality, represented by the suggestive landscape of Stromboli, its active volcano and reality as told. A tale which will be emphasized by the work by the genius Brian ButlerChoronzon working destroys minds”. That will be the opening event which will be held on 17th July 2015, a ritualistic performance enhanced by paradoxical sound frequencies, atmospherical ionization, strobostopic effects, electrostatic generators, augmented realities and the real volcano which will be accompanied the screening of cult film by the legendary Kenneth AngerLucifer rising”. It will follow other successful events featuring other artists as July Mathilde Rosier (18th July), Raphael Hefti( 19th July), July Thomas Zipp( 21st July), July Adriano Costa (22nd July), July Kembra Pfahler (23rd July), July Goshka Macuga (25th July), July Pedro Paiva & João Maria Gusmão (26th July), Christodoulos Panayiotou (27th July), the music by Daniele Baldelli (18th July) and The Vinyl Factory DJs & Special Guests (19th July). A not to be missed happening to discover and enjoy the magic of art.

LA MAGIA DELL’ ARTE: VOLCANO EXTRAVAGANZA, L’ EDIZIONE 2015 “IN FAVOUR OF A TOTAL ECLIPSE”

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Si terrà dal 17 al 27 luglio 2015 a Stromboli “Volcano Extravaganza”, evento all’ insegna di arte, musica e performance, ideato dal Fiorucci Art Trust – guidato da Nicoletta Fiorucci – e curato da Milovan Farronato. L’ edizione 2015 è incentrata su una dichiarazione di intenti, l’ essere “In favour of a total eclipse” ( che significa “A favore di un’ eclissi totale” che ne è il nome, il quale celebra l’ equinozio di primavera e l’ unione per un momento della luna con un’ eclissi solare totale. È un raro evento celeste, un giorno del paradosso irrisolto in cui le energie subconscie della luna nascondono l’ incantevole sole. Ombre mostrano il lato oscuro delle cose, dando vita a una fantastica passeggiata nelle tenebre. Questa edizione inscenerà un manoscritto profetico – come Milovan racconta – il cui autore è ignoto. Lo scritto deriva da una tradizione dal libro anonimo De Sphaera, in cui tutte le scene sono allestite avendo quale contesto dei pianeti. È un’ osmosi tra la realtà, rappresentata dal suggestivo paesaggio di Stromboli, il suo vulcano in attività e il modo in cui la realtà è raccontata. Un racconto che sarà enfatizzato dall’ opera del geniale Brian ButlerChoronzon working destroys minds” (“Chorozon lavorando distrugge le menti“). Questo  sarà l’ evento l’ evento di apertura che si terrà il 17 luglio 2015, una performance ritualistica arricchita da paradossali frequenze sonore, ionizzazione atmosferica, effetti strobostopici, generatori elettrostatici, realtà e  dal volcano, quale sarà accompagnato dalla proiezione della pellicola di culto del leggendario Kenneth AngerLucifer rising”. Seguiranno altri felici eventi di cui saranno protagonisti altri artisti quali July Mathilde Rosier (18 luglio), Raphael Hefti( 19 luglio), July Thomas Zipp( 21 luglio), July Adriano Costa (22 luglio), July Kembra Pfahler (23 luglio), July Goshka Macuga (25 luglio), July Pedro Paiva & João Maria Gusmão (26 luglio), Christodoulos Panayiotou (27 luglio), le musiche di Daniele Baldelli (18 luglio) ed i DJ di The Vinyl Factory & Special Guests (19 luglio). Un evento imperdibile per scoprire ed apprezzare la magia dell’ arte.

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