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An ongoing exhibition showcases 12 artworks from Italy's largest private collection in Mumbai for the first time
In a spasso con la natura or 'a scene in nature' (1999), Bruno Ceccobelli uses mixed media on cardboard. (Right) Enrico Baj's stunning collage on wood panel was donated to the collection by his widow Roberta Cerini Baj
A lenticular print, Luigi Ontani's Ossimoro Sorvolante (2006) changes as you view it from different angles. Even the title cannot be translated. 'Ossimoro' means oxymoron and the word 'Osi' means bone. Thus, it is has multiple readings
The artists include Luigi Ontani who is known for his interactive installations, Enrico Baj, a propenent of the avant-garde movement, as well as Marco Tirelli who works with indeterminate forms.
The collaboration came about through Stefania Costanza, the Consul General of Italy in Mumbai. “One Sunday she actually came down with friends and spent the day sketching here. So, she is quite artistic herself,” Mehta reveals. The show acts as a reference point for both, art lovers and people who are unfamiliar with art itself. And if you cannot make it to Italy this summer, this offers a slice of the country that a page in your art or history textbook won't do justice to.
Tasneem Zakaria Mehta
Till April 30, 10 am to 6 pm
At Special Project Space, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Byculla East.
Call 23731234
Free
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