Robert Hromec — Grammar of Gesture (Florence)

Robert Hromec — Grammar of Gesture

Galleria d’Arte La Zaffera in Florence hosts "Grammar of Gesture", a solo exhibition by Slovak artist Robert Hromec that explores the body as a language and gestures as meaningful units.

The show brings together recent works and pieces from the artist’s latest seasons: urgent ink drawings that trace the rhythm of the mark, and large, material canvases where color and bas-relief shapes define faces and hands in dialogue. Hromec’s practice turns movements and touch into a visual grammar through acrylic impasto, layering, drilling and sanding.

Why visit

• Sensory approach: the textured surfaces encourage reading gesture as a physical and emotional experience.
• Consistent visual language: the exhibition lets you follow the artist’s development from ink to large-scale works.
• Florentine context: a city with a strong drawing tradition that amplifies the dialogue between line and color.

Practical information

• Dates: 9 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
• Vernissage: Saturday 9 May 2026, 17:00–20:00
• Finissage: Saturday 30 May 2026, 17:00–20:00
• Venue: Galleria d’Arte La Zaffera, Via Guelfa 45R, 50129 Florence (FI)
• Curator: Alberto Desirò
• Organiser: AD Gallery
• Opening hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 15:30–19:30
• Further info: check the gallery’s website for updates on related events and bookings.

Visitor tips

For vernissage and finissage attend early to avoid crowds. For a quieter experience prefer weekday afternoons. If you are particularly interested in the drawings, ask staff about works on rotation.