{"id":23301,"date":"2023-04-21T11:32:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T09:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.comolake.com\/?p=23301"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:16:53","slug":"futurists-exhibition-in-lecco-march-18-june-18-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.comolake.com\/en\/futurists-exhibition-in-lecco-march-18-june-18-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Futurists Exhibition in Lecco: March 18 \u2013 June 18, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]From March 18 to June 18, 2023, Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco<\/strong> hosted “FUTURISTI: Una generazione all’avanguardia” (Futurists: An Avant-Garde Generation)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition explored the innovative artistic movements that emerged in Italy during the early decades of the 20th century. In particular, it focused on Italian Futurism<\/strong> through works by some of its most influential artists.<\/p>\n

These included Giacomo Balla, Luigi Russolo, Gino Severini, Enrico Prampolini, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Antonio Sant’Elia, Fortunato Depero and Tullio Crali<\/strong>, alongside many others.<\/p>\n

Futurists Exhibition and “Percorsi nel Novecento”<\/h2>\n

The exhibition was the second of five events in the “Percorsi nel Novecento” (Journeys Through the 20th Century)<\/strong> programme.<\/p>\n

The Direzione del Sistema Museale Urbano Lecchese<\/strong>, together with the Municipality of Lecco<\/strong>, developed the initiative.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, ViDi Cultural<\/strong> was responsible for planning and organising the exhibitions.<\/p>\n

The programme continued until November 2024, exploring Italian cultural developments during the first six decades of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

Italian Futurism: The Exhibition<\/h3>\n

Curated by Simona Bartolena<\/strong>, the exhibition examined the revolutionary influence of Futurism on Italian art and society.<\/p>\n

The movement introduced new ideas not only in visual arts but also in literature, music and everyday life.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the exhibition explored the different expressions of Futurism and its connections with European artistic movements.<\/p>\n

Through paintings, experimental works and historical references, visitors discovered one of Europe’s most important avant-garde movements.<\/p>\n

Futurists Exhibition: Seven Thematic Sections<\/h3>\n

The exhibition was divided into seven chapters<\/strong>, offering an overview of both famous and lesser-known aspects of Futurism.<\/p>\n

1. The Origins of Futurism<\/strong><\/p>\n

The journey began on February 20, 1909<\/strong>, when Filippo Tommaso Marinetti<\/strong> published his manifesto, Le Futurisme<\/em>, in the French newspaper Le Figaro<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Through provocative language, Marinetti called for an artistic revolution.<\/p>\n

His goal was to reject traditional ideas, which he described as “passatismo”<\/em>, and make room for modernity and innovation.<\/p>\n

2. Futurism and the First World War<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibition then explored the relationship between Futurism and World War I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the time, many Futurists supported intervention in the conflict. They believed that an imperialist policy could improve Italy’s national position.<\/p>\n

In addition, a painting dedicated to Francesco Baracca<\/strong> by Plinio Nomellini<\/strong> offered an opportunity to examine the relationship between Futurism and Divisionism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Futurism and Cubism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another section focused on the development of new experimental artistic languages in the early 20th century.<\/p>\n

In particular, it explored the connection between Futurism and Cubism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition highlighted Gino Severini, whose work created an important link between the two artistic movements.<\/p>\n

4. Futurism and Abstract Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibition also investigated the emergence of abstract art in Italy, a subject that has received relatively limited attention.<\/p>\n

Works by Giacomo Balla<\/strong> illustrated the movement’s experiments with abstraction.<\/p>\n

Moreover, a special focus examined artists from Como, including Manlio Rho, Mario Radice and Carla Badiali<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Their artistic research and relationship with Marinetti offered further insight into the development of Italian abstraction.<\/p>\n

5. Movement and Dynamism in Futurist Painting<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Futurism’s most innovative features was its attempt to represent movement through painting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Artists experimented with compositions that suggested motion, energy and transformation.<\/p>\n

As a result, their works created what the Futurists called “dynamic sensations”<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Paintings by Luigi Russolo, Roberto Iras Baldessari, Giulio D’Anna<\/strong> and other artists illustrated these ideas.<\/p>\n

In particular, the artworks explored dynamism, simultaneity and the overlapping of visual planes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. A Futurist Universe: Art, Design and Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

The section “Un universo futurista” (A Futurist Universe)<\/strong> formed the central part of the exhibition.<\/p>\n

It explored how Futurism influenced applied arts, advertising, design, theatre, dance and music.<\/p>\n

Special attention was dedicated to Fortunato Depero<\/strong> and his collaboration with Campari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, visitors could discover the experimental musical instruments known as “Intonarumori”<\/strong>, created by Luigi Russolo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These innovative instruments reflected the Futurists’ interest in modern sounds and new forms of artistic expression.<\/p>\n

7. Aerofuturism and Cosmic Visions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The final section examined the evolution of Futurism and the emergence of new artistic directions.<\/p>\n

Among these, Aerofuturism<\/strong> developed from the fascination with aviation and the experience of flight.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the movement explored a “cosmic” vision<\/strong>, influenced by spiritual and esoteric ideas.<\/p>\n

Works by Tullio Crali, Gerardo Dottori, Giulio D’Anna, Fill\u00eca, Thayaht, Alessandro Bruschetti and Barbara<\/strong> illustrated these different approaches.<\/p>\n

Together, they demonstrated the diversity and evolution of Futurist artistic research.<\/p>\n

The exhibition catalogue was published by Silvana Editoriale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Information and Contacts<\/h3>\n

Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n