Mario Schifano Retrospective at the Galleria d’Arte Moderna

The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna is currently exhibiting a retrospective of the Italian contemporary artist Mario Schifano until September 28th. Schifano, (1934-1998), emerged onto the contemporary art scene in the 1960s and forever revolutionized Italian art of the 20th century by creating images through his artistic instincts. Over 70 paintings, 50 drawings and photographs, as well as film documenting the artist, will be exhibited chronologically to display the evolution of Schifano’s oeuvre. The retrospect will highlight some of the most important works created by the artist, as well as rare works from private collections. The journey begins with Schifano in the 1960s, a time in which he experimented with monochromes, and concludes with his vibrant and colorful canvases of the 1980s and 1990s. Curated by Achille Bonito Oliva, a highly coveted and respected Italian art critic of contemporary art, the exhibition reveals the personal and emotional side of the artist he often kept hidden from the public.

Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131 (zona Parioli) - 00196 Roma
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 8.30am-7.30pm; the ticket window closes at 6:45pm
Admission: full price € 9; reduced € 7
Tel. +39 0632298221
www.gnam.beniculturali.it

From Termini:
Take the Metro A BATTISTINI for 4 stops. The stop will be FLAMINIO. Walk 150 meters until you reach the bus stop FLAMINIO. Take the bus 2 MANCINI for 1 stop, the stop will be MINESTERO MARINA. Proceed 400 meters until you reach the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna.

For more information visit www.atac.roma.it

Posted by Elizabeth
Elizabeth is entering her senior year at the American University of Rome, where she is studying art history. She is spending the summer and fall interning in the Context Rome office.
August 12th, 2008 under Art, Culture, Museums and Monuments, Rome, Special Events.
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