Marino Marini
dal 3/3/2010 al 6/5/2010
Segnalato da
3/3/2010
Marino Marini
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Chicago
The ICI exhibit reexamines Marini's role in the American art scene between the 1950s and 1970s, and introduces a new generation of art lovers to Marini's most iconic creations: Pomone, a female figure in bronze, and the magnificently modeled Knight. The themes of female archaic divinities called pomone, and of horsemen, were constants for Marini, whose artistic vision was informed by his early study of Tuscany's famous Etruscan artwork.
The Italian Cultural Institute is bringing Marini's bronze
masterpieces, sketches, etchings, silkscreen prints and lithographs to
Chicago in this unprecedented exhibition of the late master's work.
Marino Marini (1901 - 1980) is one of Italy's greatest 20th century
artists. His work was exhibited in Europe's major cities throughout
his lifetime, he took part in "The sculpture of the Twentieth Century"
exhibition in New York City, and was an honorary citizen of the city
of Milan. A museum dedicated entirely to his work opened in Florence
in 1988.
The ICI exhibit reexamines Marini's role in the American art
scene between the 1950s and 1970s, and introduces a new generation of
art lovers to Marini's most iconic creations: "Pomone," a female
figure in bronze, and the magnificently modeled "Knight." The themes
of female archaic divinities called pomone, and of horsemen, were
constants for Marini, whose artistic vision was informed by his early
study of Tuscany's famous Etruscan artwork.
Please join us on March 4 in celebrating the opening of this once in a
lifetime exhibition at a reception that will feature a presentation by
Alberto Salvadori, Artistic Director of the Marino Marini Museum.
The work shown at the ICI is on loan from the city of Florence's
Marini Museum collection, the Marino Marini Foundation of Pistoia, and
330 N. Wabash owned and managed by Prime Realty Group Trust.
Opening Reception: March 4 at 6 PM
Italian Cultural Institute of Chicag
500 N. Michigan Avenue #1450
Gallery Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday
free admission