ORIZZONTI D’ACQUA

The exhibition focuses on Galileo Chini, one of the most prominent figures of international Modernism, and several artists who shared his experiences during that period—from Symbolism to Art Nouveau, from the Vienna Secession to the influences of Orientalism. The theme of the exhibition will be water, a recurring motif in those artistic movements that, between the 19th and 20th centuries, identified with Symbolism and Divisionism.

Serving as a common thread that guides visitors throughout the exhibition, water is a constant theme in Chini’s entire body of work and reflects the artist’s connection to settings that range from rivers to the sea—from the Arno to the river in Bangkok, and from Venice to the seaside and spa resorts of Viareggio, Montecatini, and Salsomaggiore.

Client: Pontedera Culture Foundation
Location: Florence, Italy
Year: 2018
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Photo by: Anna Positano