Etruscans of the 20th century

La Luigi Rovati Foundation hosts Etruscans of the 20th centurya large exhibition realised in collaboration with the Mart of Roveretowhich investigates the influence of theEtruscan art on Italian artists of the Twentieth century. This new exhibition stage offers an unprecedented interpretation of the Etruscan culture, bringing into dialogue archaeological finds, modern art masterpieces and historical documents.

The route is divided between the Hypogeum floorthe Piano Nobile and the White Space of the Foundation, creating a dialogue between ancient and contemporary art. Among the works on display is the Screaming Lion (1957) by Mirko Basaldellaan evocative 'chimera of the 20th century' that expresses the link between modern experimentation and the Etruscan world. The section Inspirations highlights the affinities between Etruscan ceramics and the creations of Gio Ponti e Free Andreottiwhile the theme of Modern recumbents finds expression in the works of Leoncillo Leonardi and in the famous Sarcophagus of the Bride and Groom of Villa Giulia.

The exhibition includes rare documentation on the Fortune of the Etruscans in the visual culture of the 20th century, with books, magazines and vintage posters. Particularly significant is the exhibition of the Etruscans (1984) by Paolo Gioliwhich reinterprets the effigies of cinerary urns with the use of Polaroid photography, and the series Covers (1985) by Alighiero Boettiwhich traces historical events through an original reinterpretation of editorial graphics.

To complete the exhibition project, some works remain visible in their usual spaces at Villa Necchi Campiglio and the Milan Museum of the 20th Centuryincluding The dead lover by Arturo Martini e People by Marino Marini.

The initiative is enhanced by a teaching programmewith guided tours, workshops and thematic insights. For holders of the FLR Card and for the Friends of the MartAdmission is free during the exhibition and at a reduced rate during the rest of the year.