A-FIL-IATION 28 Angèle Etoundi Essamba 2022 Fine art print on dibond and plexiglas 80 cm x 80 cm and 100 cm x 100 cm Edition of 8 The photo A-FIL-IATION 28 by Angèle Etoundi Essamba is part of her series with the same name. It shows a young black woman as half-length figure in front… (read more)
Citrus & Glass Marie Cécile Thijs 2015 Fine Art Print on dibond with matted plex, framed limited editions Marie Cécile Thijs’ photo “Citrus & Glass” shows a green rummer glass positioned in the centre of a light brown textile surface in front a darker brown background. A half-peeled lemon is floating above the glass. The… (read more)
Our five Artworks of the Month were made by six artists. The trend to photography continued. This focus doesn’t exclude other disciplines in the future. In January, Anna Di Prospero offered her perception of the Central Station of Trieste. Instead of contenting herself in presenting the architecture, she added a mysterious… (read more)
As already stated in our first article about the main exhibition in the Central Pavilion in the Giardini, also the second part of “Foreigners Everywhere – Stranieri Ovunque” in the Arsenale gives the possibility to discover many – for the most part of the Euroamerican public – unknown artists. These “strangers” are often coming from… (read more)
Untitled Manjari Sharma & Irina Rozovsky 2017 iPhone photographs presented as archival pigment prints 13 inches x 19 inches Edition of 2 The presented photographic diptych by Manjari Sharma & Irina Rozovsky is part of their series “To See Your Face” from 2017. It shows on its left part a hand mirror with a droplet… (read more)
Large White Bottle and Shadow Mary Ellen Bartley 2022 Archival pigment print 71,12 cm x 93,98 cm (28 inches x 37 inches) Edition of 7 Mary Ellen Bartley’s photo “Large White Bottle and Shadow” shows four aged books arranged around a white bottle. On the left, the first book is standing upright with its spine… (read more)
116 (Ascension) Patricia Lascabannes 2024 Digital print on hemp paper 290 gr 30 cm x 30 cm – edition of 5 60 cm x 60 cm – edition of 5 80 cm x 80 cm – edition of 5 The square black-and-white photo “116 (Ascension)” by Patricia Lascabannes shows a spiral staircase. Since the midpoint… (read more)
As outlined previously, during this year’s ART CITY several exhibitions opened earlier, and even more are lasting longer than the days of the ARTE FIERA. Nevertheless, there were various events, which were only accessible until 4th February 2024. Additionally, there were performances, only taking place on Saturday the 3rd, during the day and evening of… (read more)
Officially, the 12th edition of the Bolognese ART CITY took place from 1st to 4th February 2024 and had its absolute climax on Saturday 3rd February with the White Night. However, many venues opened earlier, and some remain longer. So, the people had and have the possibility to appreciate comfortably more events than only in… (read more)
In Bologna, the approaching ARTE FIERA is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From February 2nd until the 4th the 47th edition will take place. At the same time, there will be the 12th edition of the ART CITY, all over the town and even outside with its huge program of exhibitions, performances, cinema films and a… (read more)
Stazione di Trieste Centrale (Trieste Central Station) Anna Di Prospero 2022 Digital photography, inkjet print fine art 100 cm x 67 cm Courtesy of Archivio Luce Cinecittà The photography by Anna di Prospero shows a woman in a red dress, running towards a building. As the title suggests, it is the central station of Trieste,… (read more)
With our Artworks of the Month 2023, we had an unintentional focus on photography, though, there also were collages, a sculpture, an installation and a sculptural installation. The presented artists reflected on nature, urbanity, architecture and much more. Besides that, we visited numerous exhibitions of national and international artists. January We started the… (read more)
VI Biennal of Photography on Industry and Work: Game 12 Exhibitions and 11 Venues in Bologna 18 October – 8 December 2023 www.fotoindustria.it This year’s Biennale Foto/Industria focusses on the game industry in photography. Promoted by the Fondazione MAST, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, 12 exhibitions by international artists are showing various approaches to… (read more)
In a first part we presented four exhibitions in Bologna, which were inaugurated shortly before or on the day of the contemporary (Giornata del Contemporaneo) on Saturday 7th October. Subsequently, we will introduce you to four further shows, all opened for this special occasion. They will all be visible for the next weeks, two of… (read more)
Fans Antonella Sacconi 2014 Pigment inkjet printing (Giclée) on Canson Baryta paper 40 cm x 60 cm Edition 1/30 Antonella Sacconi’s black and white photo “Fans” shows a fan-shaped arrangement of panels, widening towards the top. Hence, the title. In grey tones, with black shades the boards ascend from the left bottom to the right… (read more)
Ars Curandi, Beaune (The Art of Caring, Beaune) Elena Franco 2020 Giclée print on Canson Platine Fiber Rag paper 60 cm x 90 cm Edition of 3 With Elena Franco’s photography, “Ars Curandi, Beaune” (The Art of Caring, Beaune), we are looking from a dark room through an open two wing leadlight casement window with… (read more)
Fringe Nature #12/2017, Sri Lanka Jacquie Maria Wessels 2017 Analogue C-Print 120 cm x 120 cm, Edition of 7 70 cm x 70 cm, Edition of 10 The photo “Fringe Nature #12/2017, Sri Lanka” by the Dutch artist Jacquie Maria Wessels allows a glance on ferns in an environment. Between this foreground and a green… (read more)
MIA Fair (Milan Image Art Fair) 23 – 26 March 2023 Superstudio Maxi, Milan www.miafair.it The 12th edition of Italy’s oldest and most important photo fair confirmed its position with 100 exhibitors (80 % galleries), thereof 30 % from abroad. No matter whether the galleries originated in Italy, Europe (France, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Serbia and… (read more)
A portion of that which was once everything (De-siderare II) Fiona Annis 2021 Pigment print on colour sensitive paper 121 cm x 97 cm, framed Edition 1/5 The image “A portion of that which was once everything (De-siderare II)” by Fiona Annis is a black and red “photograph”, which never saw the inside of a… (read more)
Pingyao Irene Kung 2021 Platinum Palladium Print 40 cm x 80 cm on paper 72cm x 112 cm Edition 1 of 25 The black and white photo “Pingyao” by Irene Kung shows a street in the ancient city in China. Due to the well conserved historic buildings dating from the times of the Ming and… (read more)
F’OOT N’OTES (A Rehearsal) #5 Ode De Kort 2020 Photo print on dibond 70 cm x 105 cm Edition of 5 Ode de Kort’s photography “F’OOT N’OTES (A Rehearsal) #5” shows a red stockinged leg and two black rubber boots in a white image space. It seems like the leg is leaving the scenery: the… (read more)
The year 2020 was also in the cultural sector very different from all the other years. After a traditional start in January and February, exhibitions, art fairs and many other art events had been postponed, cancelled or relocated into the virtual space. Still, there were some real exhibitions. Moreover, we presented artist books and… (read more)
The German artist Hannes Norberg travels and explores the world and also collects samples of typography. Graphically modified, enlarged and arranged in space, he photographed the samples in natural light. In September 2020, he designed and published a book with 27 new photographs of these silent conversations of characters on paper. Obviously, the main protagonists… (read more)
To recall the recently passed away Petra Warrass, we republish our Artwork of the month / February 2016. At first glance, the photo “Wo es ist #7 – Where it is” seems to show an obvious scenery. However, the closer look reveals several ambiguities like the unusual clothing of Cédric and his position. Even the… (read more)
8 October – 6 November 2020 Centro Studi Didattica delle Arte Via Cartoleria 9 Bologna www.fondazionecarlogajani.it Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 – 19:00 free entrance In December of 2009, Carlo Gajani passed away. His left behind oeuvre is witness of a long successful artistic career. Ten years later, is a good moment to look… (read more)
Since the 18 May 2020, the Italian galleries are allowed to reopen after the shutdown due to the corona-crisis. However, people can be received only upon appointment and have to wear a facemask. Opening receptions are still not allowed. Additionally, the international transport of artworks is still difficult. Despite these difficulties, the galleries continue to… (read more)
Self-portrait with my mother Anna di Prospero 2011 Digital photography, inkjet print on Canson Infinity paper 100 cm x 67 cm Edition of 6 + 2 P.A. The photo “Self-portrait with my mother” by Anna di Prospero shows two women through a window. One woman – in a black and white bouclé blazer – stands… (read more)
Thomas Neumann’s exhibition “Exact Confidence Limits. Photography since 1994” at the Weltkunstzimmer in Düsseldorf recently closed. For those, who missed the show, there are eight video tours through the exhibition online (in German). Additionally, Hatje Cantz Publishers released a deepening book with the same name on the exhibition. It displays most of the works and… (read more)
For the second part of our Art City tour throughout Bologna, we concentrate on the western area of the city centre. Some exhibitions glance at our present, others are going back in history, partly back into archaic times. There are excursions into dream worlds, human or android; forms or colours are featured and our perception… (read more)
Galleria Continua Via del Castello 11, San Gimignano https://galleriacontinua.com 28 September 2019 – 6 January 2020 The solo exhibition “Paradise Lost” by Moataz Nasr, curated by Simon Njami carries us into an oriental world in a transition stage between tradition and modernity. Composed by oeuvres in different media, it shows the large range of… (read more)
Galleria Enrico Astuni Via Iacopo Barozzi 3, Bologna www.galleriaastuni.net 25 May – 28 September 2019 Summer break in August In his solo exhibition, Where do we go from here? in the Bolognese Galleria Enrico Astuni, Christian Jankowski questions about the relation between artist and audience, both, in the traditional physical contact and the virtual way… (read more)
Voronezh (series 1971) Tamara Stoffers 2018 Collage 110 cm x 87 cm, Edition of 3 80 cm x 63 cm, Edition of 4 50 cm x 40 cm, Edition of 5 For her collage “Voronezh” from 2018, Tamara Stoffers applied a coloured photo for the background. It shows huge prefabricated apartment buildings under a… (read more)
From 22 to 25 March The Mall in the Milanese quarter of Porta Nuova Varesine was the platform for the ninth edition of the MIA PHOTO FAIR. This Italian art fair is dedicated to photography and moving image, however it was dominated by still pictures. The 135 exhibitors outlined a wide-ranging insight into the… (read more)
Ouagadougou/New York Joana Choumali 2016 Numeric photographs on canvas, hand embroidered with DMC cotton thread 50 x 80 cm Ouagadougou/New York by Joana Choumali is a diptych of two photographs, both embroidered with coloured threads. The left one shows a stony field with a truck and some green trees in the background. In the foreground… (read more)
