Beyond East and West is a century-spanning artistic feast, bringing together the works of five prominent artists from Japan, Italy, and France. Featuring oil paintings, prints, wood-based colleges, and more, this exhibition captures the dynamic fusion of diverse cultures, offering a unique dialogue between Eastern and Western art as it evolves through time and space.
These works not only reflect the individual expressions of the artists within the shifting tides of history and society but also delve into the intricate and profound relationships between culture, identity, and time. From the refined techniques of Western classical oil painting to the minimalist elegance of Eastern prints, each piece embodies the artists' distinctive interpretations of the world, infused with deep contemplation.
As you journey through this artistic odyssey, you will witness a century of artistic observation and interpretation, discovering the ways in which culture evolves and endures over the course of history. With a variety of creative approaches and conceptual expressions, the art on display transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, revealing boundless imagination and intellectual depth.
Jean Criton
Abstraction, 1960
Oil on lacquered paper mounted on canvas
74.8 x 104.9 cm
Jean Criton
Abstraction, 1960
Mixed media
52.5 x 75.5 cm
Jean Criton
Abstraction, 1960
Mixed media
52.5 x 75.5 cm
Giuseppe Cappelli
l'Origine du Monde, 2023
Collage on wood
Diameter: 120 cm
Giuseppe Cappelli
Mitologia I, 2023
Wood
82 x 82 cm
Giuseppe Cappelli
Mitologia II, 2023
Wood
82 x 82 cm
Giuseppe Cappelli
Mitologia III, 2023
Wood
82 x 82 cm
Antonella Catini
Green, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 150 cm
Antonella Catini
Paessagio Urbano, 2017
Oil on canvas
70 x 70 cm
Antonella Catini
Solorosso, 2015
Oil on canvas
100 x 100 cm
Antonella Catini
Impermanenza, 2019
Oil on canvas
150 x 100 cm