2023
ROMA
RossoCinabro
About
Alexandra Piras is a French artist with Italian roots, her artistic journey anchored in the currents of abstract expressionism. As a third-generation descendant of Italian immigrants, Alexandra’s life unfolded between the rich tapestries of two vastly different cultures. In her youth, she pursued studies in psychology at the University of Lille, paradoxically providing her with a foundation to delve deeper into the exploration of human behavior through art.
From an early age, Alexandra displayed a penchant for creativity in various forms. Her art is characterized by a profound exploration of intense emotions. Observing the external world holds significant importance for her. Through these observations, vibrant and instinctive ideas come to life. Her work embodies a representation of space through sensations, emotions, and vibrations. In each piece, she seeks a lively, instinctive, natural, contemporary, and chaotic essence. Alexandra’s art introduces a structure into this apparent disorder, akin to a natural assembly of elements.
“Life is a passage, and works of art are its imprints.”
Maximalism
Rome, July 1st – September 8th, 2023
The Maximalism exhibition in Rome will kick off on July 1st, running through September 8th, showcasing new works arriving during the two exhibition months. What’s the buzz about? Maximalism is the current trend of displaying as many possessions as possible, and it has recently gained widespread popularity online. Whether it’s an extensive beauty product collection or the latest haul of bags, maximalism represents a response to the decluttering trend, which involves getting rid of unnecessary items. The challenging historical period we’re living through is also a contributing factor: making future plans has become challenging, prompting many individuals to showcase everything they own. Consequently, online content glorifying the aesthetics of excess is on the rise, while minimalism seems to be fading into a distant memory.
Maximalism, historically associated with art and architecture, has now become a web trend signifying the desire to flaunt one’s possessions. This trend has emerged as a response to the pandemic and lockdown. In recent years, homes have transformed into domestic prisons, leading many to constantly fill them, accumulating objects, clothes, and furniture. Abundance and redundancy, synonymous with wealth, have stimulated people’s senses, perceiving excess and ostentation as an escape from external problems. Social media has played a significant role, connecting individuals in an endless vortex where everyone competes to showcase their latest acquisitions and updated collections.
In contrast, minimalism is a challenging concept. The constant barrage of product offers through emails, web ads, and mobile notifications makes maximalism an ideal means of self-expression. This trend is not about clutter but aims to instill pride in those wanting to tell their story through a multitude of possessions. In early 2019, Japanese sensation Marie Kondo gained global fame for her TV series and book ‘The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up,’ emphasizing decluttering and eliminating unused items. However, platforms like Instagram and YouTube now celebrate massive collections, overflowing rooms and wardrobes, as opposed to spaces with essential furniture and empty closets.
Maximalism serves as a counter to minimalism and a tool to regain control over one’s existence. While minimalism was associated with stability in a rapidly changing world, maximalism fills the void of loneliness and isolation felt by Millennials and Gen Z. This diverse collection of artists precisely aims to follow and emulate this trend, gradually expanding over the two months of the exhibition.
The complete list of artists will be continuously updated with new arrivals.
The exhibition is curated by Cristina Madini.
Venice
Venue: Spazio SV – Centro espositivo San Vidal | Venice Italy
The exhibition can be visited from 19 to 26 March 2022 at the following times: 10.30 -12.30 | 16.00 – 19.00, closed on Mondays.
Alicante Spain
Museo del Mar Santa Pola ALA SUR
Castillo Fortaleza, s/n, 03130 Santa Pola
2022
Milan
The Luciana Matalon Foundation
The Luciana Matalon was founded in 2000. The foundation was created on the desire of Luciana Matalon to create a space for the promotion, study and the enhancement of contemporary art.
Si svolgerà dal 10 al 17 settembre, presso la Fondazione Luciana Matalon, Foro Buonaparte 67, Milano, la collettiva internazionale Unfolding stories, organizzata dall’Associazione Nartwork.
L’esposizione, che accoglie 41 artisti da 19 nazioni, vuole aiutare lo spettatore a di svelare i diversi strati semantici sottesi alle opere d’arte, creando un gioco caleidoscopico in cui ci si arricchisce delle libere interpretazioni proprie e degli altri senza giudizio, senza costrizione, senza orpelli teorici. Si scoprono così storie non dette e si pongono i tasselli per costruirne delle nuove.
La mostra, a ingresso libero, sarà visitabile dal 10 al 17 settembre nei seguenti orari: 10:00 – 13:00 | 14:00 – 19:00, con chiusura domenica e lunedì.
Ai visitatori verrà distribuito gratuitamente il catalogo della mostra, a cura di Nartwork a.p.s., coi contributi critici degli storici dell’arte Cristiana Cordova e Gianpasquale Greco. Grafica a cura di Antonio Imparato. Progetto allestitivo a cura di Giulio Bellan.
Il vernissage si svolgerà sabato 10 settembre alle 17:30 anche in diretta facebook sulla pagina dell’associazione Nartwork. Ingresso a partire dalle 17:00.
Curatrici: Rossella Bellan, Giulia Mazzilli, Antonietta Panico
Fondazione Matalon
10 – 17 September
“Unfolding Stories”
Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 19:00
Venice
Venue: Spazio SV – Centro espositivo San Vidal | Venice Italy
The exhibition can be visited from 19 to 26 March 2022 at the following times: 10.30 -12.30 | 16.00 – 19.00, closed on Mondays.
Alicante Spain
Museo del Mar Santa Pola ALA SUR
Castillo Fortaleza, s/n, 03130 Santa Pola
2021
Bologna
International Collective
11 to 18 December 2021
DueunoDue exhibition space
Bologna Italy