THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 MAY.
On Saturday 12 April 2025 at 5.30 p.m., at the GAMeC CentroArteModerna in Pisa (Lungarno Mediceo 26) curated and arranged by Massimiliano Sbrana, the exhibition ‘La Natura Morta’ will be inaugurated.
The ‘still life’, a term that emerged in the late Renaissance, represents one of the most fascinating and persistent artistic genres in the history of art. Originally conceived to depict inanimate objects, still life has traversed the centuries, adapting and transforming itself in tune with changing European cultural and artistic currents. This genre, in its deepest meaning, is not limited to the simple representation of everyday objects, but explores universal themes such as the transience of life, the passing of time and the ephemeral beauty of the material world.
Although long considered a genre of secondary status within the academic hierarchy, still life has always maintained cultural relevance due to the ability of artists to innovate in form, colour and composition. The advent of modernity saw a reversal of this perception, with the genre being rediscovered and used as a powerful means of expression to challenge conventions and probe new visual horizons.
The Cubist revolution led by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque redefined the boundaries of still life, fragmenting and reconstructing objects into abstract compositions exploring alternative dimensions of space and perception. These experiments paved the way for movements such as Futurism, which incorporated energy and movement into the representation of objects, breaking with the static nature of the past.
After World War II, artists such as Giorgio Morandi renewed the genre with a contemplative delicacy, focusing on minimalist compositions that capture the meditative essence of everyday objects. Although rooted in tradition, these works reflect an inner quest, transforming the banal into something extraordinary and spiritually meaningful.
In short, still life stands as an eloquent demonstration of the transformative power of art. With each new interpretation, artists have breathed life, meaning and depth into seemingly insignificant objects, inviting the viewer to reflect on the human condition and the impermanence of existence. The genre, therefore, remains a timeless symbol of resilience and creativity in the history of art.
Here are the artists present at this edition: Brunello Baldi, Riccardo Baldini, Lionella Bernasconi, Alberto Berti, Eugenio Contatore, Mimmo Corrado, Daniela Carta, Luca De Maria, Paolo Fidanzi, Sergio Ghione, Stefania Hepeisen, Carlo Lapucci, Jonathan Lazzareschi, Leonardo Lazzareschi, Italo Lotti, Luigi Norelli, Maria Teresa Pannunzio, Mario Pantani, Silvia Pierucci Sapio, Ferruccio Pizzanelli, Angela Rocco, Claudio Semino, Diva Severin, Eirené Silvestri, Oria Strobino, Maria Sturiale, Giuseppe Viviani, Alessandro Volpi.
The exhibition will continue until 7 May 2025 with free admission.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 4 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. (weekdays); closed on holidays and Mondays.
Special opening Sunday 13 April 2025 4-6.30 p.m.
