First two exhibitions for 2024
The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art announces its first two exhibitions for 2024, bringing work by a rediscovered female painter and a renowned cinema photographer to London.
Pasquarosa: From Muse to Painter
12 January–28 April 2024
Pasquarosa Marcelli (1896–1973), known simply as 'Pasquarosa', was one of the the first Italian artists to have a solo exhibition in London during the 1920s. A century later, her work returns to the capital in a new show featuring some 50 paintings and drawings on loan from Rome’s Archivio Nino e Pasquarosa Bertoletti and other private collections. Despite having no formal training, she achieved unexpected success, with critics praising the spontaneous and original character of her imagery, one describing her as a 'phenomenon'.
Starting from humble beginnings, Pasquarosa established herself as a successful artist during an unpropitious and turbulent historical period that witnessed two world wars. She continued to exhibit within Italy throughout her life and participated in numerous Venice Biennales from the 1930s until shortly before her death in 1973. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of art to change lives.
Sergio Strizzi: The Perfect Moment
15 May–8 September 2024
Sergio Strizzi (1931–2004) is considered one of cinematic still photography’s greatest talents. He worked with Italy’s top film directors, including Antonioni and De Sica, as well as internationally-renowned figures such as John Huston and Peter Greenaway and worked as a photographer on the sets of several James Bond films. This show, which includes some 70 colour and black and white images, chronicles Strizzi's career and provide insights into a fascinating period in both Italian and international cinematic history.
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