TURIN.- A groundbreaking exhibition featuring 79 masterpieces by leading Italian artists of the post-war period is set to open at the Musei Reali di Torino on October 19th. This is the first time such a comprehensive collection, sourced from the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma, has been showcased outside its home institution.

Curated by Renata Cristina Mazzantini, Director of the GNAM, and Luca Massimo Barbero, the exhibition delves deep into the artistic revolution that swept Italy in the decades following World War II. The show highlights the pivotal role played by Palma Bucarelli, the former director of the GNAM, who fostered close relationships with many of the artists featured.

“This exhibition aims to showcase the exceptional quality of the GNAM's collections and to emphasize the gallery's role in shaping Italy's modern and contemporary art heritage,” said Mazzantini.

The exhibition traces the evolution of the post-war art movement, exploring themes of materiality, abstraction, and the relationship between art and society. Highlights include works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, Ettore Colla, and Pino Pascali. A special focus is placed on the artistic ferment that took place in Rome during the 1950s and 60s, with works by artists such as Mimmo Rotella, Giosetta Fioroni, and Tano Festa.

“This is an intense journey that brings us face-to-face with the ‘new masters’ of post-war Italian art,” said Barbero. “For the first time, we can compare these artists outside the confines of the GNAM collection.”

The exhibition is divided into twelve sections, each exploring different aspects of the post-war art movement. The show opens with iconic works by Ettore Colla and Pino Pascali and concludes with a focus on Pascali's innovative conceptual art.

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The exhibition is a testament to the enduring legacy of the post-war Italian art movement and offers a unique opportunity to explore the creativity and innovation of some of the most influential artists of the 20th century.