The Embassy of Italy in Armenia and Yerevan Museum of Modern Art kindly invite you to the opening of the solo exhibition of the famous Italian artist Carlo Montarsolo (1922-2005) entitled "Light, Sound and Color".
The works of the Italian artist Carlo Montarsolo (1922-2005) will be exhibited at the Yerevan Museum of Contemporary Art from January 15 to February 29. Opening Wednesday January 15 at 4:00 p.m The works of Italian artist Carlo Montarsolo continue to travel around the world, drawing public attention to the art of one of the most recognized artists of post-war Italy.
The 30 works selected from the vaults of "Associazione Montarsolo" represent different periods of the artist's work, paying special attention to his special way of using light.
The exhibition covers the diversity of the artist's rich heritage, starting from the 1960s period (geometry and light), nature themes (sea, volcano, etc.), the 1970s "Signs and Voices" series, to the last period, where the artist discovers for himself the huge world of creativity.
It is to that period that the 2003 work "Shattered Asup" chosen as the motto for this exhibition belongs.
In order to emphasize the last creative period more, the opening of the exhibition will be accompanied by a projection of the said work.
Some of the presented paintings have received special recognition at both national and international levels.
Among them are The Merc on Vesuvius (1958) and The Mandatory Nature of Approval, which won a special prize at the National Quadrennial in Rome in 1972.
A picture book has been prepared for this exhibition, curated by Giorgio Ainizola, who will present the artist at the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
The exhibition is organized by "Associazione Montarsolo", with the support of the Italian Embassy in Armenia, in cooperation with the Yerevan Museum of Contemporary Art and under the auspices of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Technical sponsor: Italia Cargo.
* Carlo Montarsolo (1922-2005) was born in Marmore (Terni) and grew up in Portici (Naples).
He started painting at the age of 16, inspired by the surrounding nature, Vesuvius and the Mediterranean Sea.
During the 1960s, he brought his experience of analytical cubism to Naples.
The artist's purely original use of painting mediums and special attention to light made him one of the most recognized artists working in the abstract style of post-war Italy.
He was never interested in creating a specific style, the artist was more inclined to expressive synthesis, which expressed his flexible and versatile personality.
He was always open to innovation, but at the same time he was loyal to tradition.
During his painting career, Montarsolo participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions and won many awards, which created an opportunity for the artist to represent Italy in Melbourne, Sydney and New York.
The artist's works can be seen in prestigious museums in Italy and outside Italy, in the Collezione Farnesina collection of Italian art of the 20th century, etc.
During his long career, he also stood out as a supporter of art. Since 1975, Carlo Montarsolo has been frequently invited to lecture at art institutes in Italy, as well as to participate in contemporary art conferences and seminars in North and South America and Europe.
After the artist's death, the honor of presenting his art was given to his son, Federico Romanelli Montarsolo, who, organizing his father's exhibitions in Italy and abroad, continues to present Italian art to the public.