Painting and Poetry. Ungaretti and the art of seeing

Tornabuoni Art Paris opens 2023 with an exhibition dedicated to the relationship between art and poetry, examining the case of Giuseppe Ungaretti on the 110th anniversary of his arrival in Paris. The catalogue, with texts by Alexandra Zingone, tackles the analysis of the art of the short century with a global view, following the exhibition among the many works by contemporary artists. Ungaretti's multidisciplinary career included Futurism, Metaphysical, Informalism, Socialist Realism, and Expressionism of the Roman School. The exhibition develops around the poet's pieces, in some cases in the form of original manuscripts and first editions. An extensive iconographic and archival apparatus accompanies the volume to discover a virtuous example of the links between literature and the visual arts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 12 June 2023
Publisher: Forma Edizioni

Tornabuoni Art Paris inaugurates its 2023 season with an exhibition dedicated to the profound interplay between art and poetry, delving into the captivating case of Giuseppe Ungaretti, marking the 110th anniversary of his arrival in the enchanting city of Paris, a pivotal moment in his illustrious literary career. The comprehensive catalogue, penned by Alexandra Zingone, a renowned literary critic and curator of the exhibition, offers a comprehensive analysis of the art of the past century, embracing a global perspective while considering the ongoing and dynamic dialogue between diverse figures within the cultural realm. Through excerpts from critical texts by Ungaretti, himself a masterful interpreter of art, the volume traverses the exhibition, showcasing a diverse array of contemporary artworks by artists such as Giacomo Balla, Alberto Burri, Giuseppe Capogrossi, Carlo Carrà, Giorgio de Chirico, Piero Dorazio, and many others. Throughout his diverse and multifaceted career, Ungaretti indefatigably explored a wide range of genres, including Futurism, Metaphysical, Informalism, Socialist Realism, and Expressionism of the Roman School. The exhibition revolves around the poet's remarkable works, presented in various forms, including original manuscripts and first editions. Accompanying the volume is an extensive iconographic and archival apparatus, designed to guide the reader on a journey of discovery, unveiling a virtuous exemplar of the enduring connections between literature and the visual arts.

Weight: 1356g
Dimension: 266 x 320 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788855211475