Yes we Fluxus! — A Tribute to Giuseppe Chiari in Pietrasanta

Yes we Fluxus! — Tribute to Giuseppe Chiari

Galleria Susanna Orlando in Pietrasanta presents an exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe Chiari, a key figure in the Fluxus movement in Italy. The show, curated by Paolo Emilio Antognoli, runs from April 5 to June 7, 2026 and pairs previously unseen works by Chiari with pieces and performances by artists connected to Fluxus and adjacent practices.

Trained as a musician, Chiari (Florence, 1926–2007) reconceived composition as action: his scores often read as instructions, written phrases and graphic signs that invite performative engagement. On view are examples of his «visual music» and his characteristic gestures on the piano, which shift focus from sound to the visual and conceptual aspects of musical practice.

The exhibition originates from a core of 16 unpublished works from the artist's Florentine studio and expands into a total of 21 works arranged as a visual counterpoint. The curatorial approach aims to recreate Fluxus’s convivial and playful energy, presenting the show as a «party» where art and everyday life meet.

• Dates: April 5 – June 7, 2026
• Venue: Galleria Susanna Orlando, Pietrasanta
• Curator: Paolo Emilio Antognoli
• Main works: 16 previously unpublished works by Giuseppe Chiari; 21 works in total
• Performances: improvised interventions by Eugenio Sanna (acoustic guitar, objects, voice) and Davide Lucchesi (acoustic guitar, objects)

The exhibition also marks the gallery’s fiftieth anniversary (founded in 1976) and the centenary of Chiari’s birth. The layout encourages visitors to experience associative links between sign, gesture and sound: the display functions as a living soundbox where artworks, sounds and happenings resonate and interact.

Historical figures linked to the Fluxus milieu—such as John Cage and Nam June Paik—are points of reference within the show, illustrating practices that blurred boundaries between art and everyday life, chance and new media. The presentation favors direct visual and conceptual encounters over dense theoretical framing, allowing the public to grasp Chiari’s spirit through juxtaposition and contrast.

For practical information and opening hours, contact Galleria Susanna Orlando directly or consult the gallery’s official channels. Sound and performance elements are integral to the project and may vary during the exhibition period.