Mattia Moreni: Retrospective at Museo Civico, Bologna (12/09–12/10/1965)

Mattia Moreni retrospective at Museo Civico, Bologna

Period: 12 September - 12 October 1965

The Museo Civico hosts a retrospective dedicated to Mattia Moreni (1920–1999), a significant and provocative figure in postwar Italian art. Curated by Francesco Arcangeli, the exhibition traces the key phases of Moreni’s practice, highlighting the importance of subjectivity and existential tension in his painting.

Why visit

• Explore Moreni’s personal approach, situated between informal gesture and critical engagement with reality.
• Understand the dialogue and contrast with contemporary movements such as Pop Art, and the alternative viewpoint proposed by the curator.
• Access historical documentation and an exhibition catalogue that contextualize the show.

What to expect

The selection includes paintings and works that emphasize individual experience as a basis for image-making. The display highlights the connection between social critique and formal experimentation, illustrating how Moreni treated painting as a probing instrument into reality.

Practical information

• Venue: Museo Civico, Bologna
• Dates: 12/09/1965 – 12/10/1965
• Curator: Francesco Arcangeli
• Recommended: consult the exhibition catalogue and critical essays on Moreni for deeper context

This retrospective is essential for those studying postwar Italian art and the artists who resisted cultural homogenization to reaffirm the central role of subjectivity in painting.