A marriage of art and the Dionysian: a journey into creative evolution Painting, illustration, photography and drawing come together to explore the complex relationship between the modern creative and the Dionysian. “From the ancient drink, wine, to conviviality and bucolic life,” the exhibition aims to highlight how, over the centuries, the creative perception of Mediterranean artists has changed. Once upon a time, intoxication reigned supreme in art, an aspect that now seems to have lost its predominance in current affairs.
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A new understanding of the past
In a historical moment characterized by urgencies and technologies, how do contemporary artists relate to the themes of the past? Is it still possible to communicate with the archaic world through an everyday life so distant from the convivial rites of the past? The exhibition, which will open to the public on April 5 at 12:20, aims to answer these questions. “A reasoned journey through the various contemporary currents” will lead to an evolutionary analysis of the subjects and themes related to conviviality, wine, still lifes, Apollonian and Dionysian through a selection of XNUMX contemporary artists.
A parterre of contemporary artists
New and original perspectives will enrich the exhibition, which will feature works by artists such as Andrea Di Lullo, Teresa Saviano, and Silvia Nastasa, among others. “A total of about 30 works of art that address the theme with a new perspective” is what the public can expect throughout the month of April. The exhibition will conclude on May 4 with a performance by artist Vivian Belmonte, marking a finale that promises to be equally evocative.
Visit details
The exhibition will be open during the opening hours of Palazzo d'Avalos – Isola di Procida. For further details, interested parties can contact +39 3333510701 or write to Agarte – Fucina delle Arti at agarte@agarte.it.
Article published on 3 April 2025 - 17:38
The exhibition seems very interesting, but I am not sure if the theme of wine and conviviality is really so current. I hope that there are works that make people think about these topics, even if I do not know how artists can connect the ancient to the modern.