Sironi to Guttuso: Art Exhibition in Lecco 2023

The exhibition “Novecento. The Return to Figurative Art from Sironi to Guttuso” arrives at Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco, running from Saturday, July 22, to Sunday, November 26, 2023.

The exhibition features 60 works of art by renowned Italian artists, including:

• Mario Sironi;

• Carlo Carrà;

• Giorgio Morandi;

• Felice Casorati;

• Arturo Martini;

• Giacomo Manzù;

• Mario Mafai;

• Renato Guttuso.

These artists, along with many others, embraced the Return to Order movement during the period between the two World Wars, seeking to rediscover traditional artistic values without abandoning the innovative spirit of the early 20th-century avant-garde movements they had helped shape.

The exhibition is curated by Simona Bartolena.

Following the success of the previous exhibition dedicated to Futurism, Palazzo delle Paure presents a new chapter in its exploration of Italian art history.

The aim is to offer a journey through 20th-century Italian art, bringing together works that connect with those already displayed in the Modern Art Gallery and creating an artistic itinerary that explores the developments of the last century.

Visitors will discover the transition from the vibrant colours, imagination and provocative style of Futurism to compositions characterised by solid forms, simplified structures and earthy tones typical of figurative art.

The exhibition has been carefully designed to explore the theme through its various artistic expressions and perspectives.

Historical insights and detailed information about the artworks accompany visitors throughout the exhibition.

The Return to Order represented a widespread desire in the aftermath of World War I to reconnect with artistic tradition while preserving the innovative and experimental spirit introduced by previous generations.

In Italy, artists who embraced this movement shared the desire to portray their era through painting while rediscovering the techniques and styles of the great masters of the past.

The exhibition concludes with works by artists who represented alternative artistic movements, including the Milanese Corrente group and the Roman Scuola di Via Cavour.