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BERTILLE BAK. Mineur Mineur EXHIBITION
Fondazione Merz • Until 22 May
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ANIMALS by Steve McCurry. PHOTOGRAPHY
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (old kitchens) • Until 1 May
Masterworks of Modern Photography 1900–1940. The Thomas Walther Collection at The Museum of Modern Art, New York PHOTOGRAPHY
Camera-Centro Italiano per la fotografia • Until 26 June
A Collection without Boundaries. ART
GAM | Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea • Until 2 October
FRIDA KAHLO through the lens of Nickolas Muray. ART
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi. • Until 5 June
KAKEMONO. Five centuries of Japanese painting. EXHIBITION The Perino Collection
MAO Museo d’Arte Orientale • Until 25 April
VIVIAN MAIER. Unpublished. PHOTOGRAPHY
Musei Reali, Sale Chiablese • Until 26 June
THE WORLD OF BANKSY. The Immersive Experience
EXHIBITION Torino Porta Nuova Station-Sala degli Stemmi • Until 29 May
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST CONCERT
PalaOlimpico • 10-14 May
A TU PER TU CON LEONARDO EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION
Musei Reali - Biblioteca Reale • 16-24 April
ESTASI TOUR by Giovanni Allevi CONCERT
Teatro Colosseo • 3 April
Marseille, France (1989) © Steve McCurry
FIRST IN ITALY
© ANDREA GUERMANI
FONDAZIONE MERZ, UNTIL 22 MAY WHEN WORK... IS NOT A GAME
EXHIBITION An unprecedented site-specific exhibition, curated by Caroline Bourgeois (from the Pinault Collection in Paris): the first solo exhibition in Italy by French artist Bertille Bak takes its title from the video installation “Mineur Mineur” (literally “underage miner”). A tale of child labour inspired by the personal story of the artist, who looks with humanity and attention at the lives of human beings more unfortunate than ourselves. The vertical space of the Fondazione Merz contrasts with the abyssal depths of the earth where children are driven to work: a tragic destiny told through playful evocations.
BERTILLE BAK. Mineur Mineur
Fondazione Merz Via Limone, 24 www.fondazionemerz.org
PALAZZINA DI CACCIA DI STUPINIGI, UNTIL 1 MAY
STEVE MCCURRY’S SHOTS OF THE ANIMAL WORLD
PHOTOGRAPHY Animals are the protagonists of sixty iconic shots that tell the thousands of stories of a daily life where man and animal are inextricably linked to each other. The “Animals” project curated by the master of the use of colour, empathy and humanity began in 1992 when McCurry went on a mission to the war zones in the Gulf area to document the disastrous environmental impact in the places of conflict. The exhibition touches on the
consequences of man’s
actions on local and global fauna.
ANIMALS by Steve McCurry
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (old kitchens). Piazza Principe Amedeo, 7. Stupinigi, Nichelino www.mostramccurry.com
▲ Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2010 © Steve McCurry
◀ Al Ahmadi, Kuwait (1991) © Steve McCurry
GREAT MASTERS OF THE LENS
FIRST IN ITALY
PHOTOGRAPHY An extraordinary selection of over 230 photographic works from the first half of the 20th century, absolute masterpieces in the history of photography by the great masters of the lens. Just as the contemporaries Matisse, Picasso and Duchamp were able to revolutionise the languages of the plastic arts, so the artists in the exhibition redefined the canons of photography, making it take on an absolutely central role in the development of the avant-garde movements at the beginning of the century. A creative ferment that began in Europe and finally arrived in the United States, which increasingly welcomed intellectuals fleeing the war, becoming the world’s main centre of artistic production in the 1940s. On show are works by the great American and European photographers, from Henri Cartier-Bresson to André Kertész, and the exponents of the first modern female photography, from Tina Modotti to Leni Riefenstahl.
Masterworks of Modern Photography 1900–1940. The Thomas Walther Collection at The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Camera-Centro Italiano per la fotografia. Via delle Rosine, 18. camera.to
Max Burchartz, Lotte (Eye), 1928. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Thomas Walther Collection. Acquired through the generosity of Peter Norton.
© Max Burchartz, by SIAE 2021. Digital Image © 2021 The Museum of Modern Art, New York
GAM, UNTIL 2 OCTOBER
FOCUS ON FOREIGN ART
ART An exhibition at GAM in Turin presents 33 major artists from the international scene through 56 works, many of which have not had the opportunity to be shown to the public in recent years. This exhibition is part of a process of internationalisation of the museum, which began many years ago: in addition to works by European and American artists, many works now come from different cultures and languages, from China to Cuba to Africa. The artists selected for this exhibition belong to different generations, from the 1930s (Georg Baselitz) to the generation born in the 1970s (Kcho, Hannah Starkey, Laurent Grasso).
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A Collection without Boundaries
GAM Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Via Magenta, 31. www.gamtorino.it
PALAZZINA DI CACCIA DI STUPINIGI, UNTIL 5 JUNE FRIDA: THE WOMAN, ARTIST AND LOVER
ART An emotional journey through the life of renowned icon Frida Kahlo. A unique exhibition that explores the woman – renowned for her strength, courage, talent and love – rather than the artist. Mexico’s most prolific, well-known and dearlyloved artist is revealed through the lens of Nickolas Muray, her friend and lover. The exhibition features the complete collection of 60 photos taken by Muray, including the iconic “Frida Kahlo on White Bench”, plus reproductions of the things that Frida loved best: her famous bed, her Mexican outfits and her jewelry.
FRIDA KAHLO through the lens of Nickolas Muray
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi. Piazza Principe Amedeo 7 – Stupinigi (TO) www.fridatorino.it www.ordinemauriziano.it/frida-kahlo-through-lens-nickolas-muray
© NICKOLAS MURAY PHOTO ARCHIVES
© FONDAZIONE TORINOMUSEI - STUDIO GONNELLA
MAO, UNTIL 25 APRIL
THE MAGIC OF “KAKEMONO” IN THE EAST
EXHIBITION “Kakemono” is a type of painted artwork very common in Japan and throughout East Asia: it is a roll of precious fabric or paper, painted or calligraphed, designed to be hung on special occasions or used as a decoration. These “hanging scrolls” represent the equivalent of the Western “painting”, but in their soft and plastic form they are designed for a limited time use, as a reminder of the mutation of existence. The first exhibition in Italy to focus on this art form, the MAO presents 125 kakemonos, as well as painted fans and decorated lacquers belonging to Piedmontese collector Claudio Perino.
KAKEMONO. Five centuries of Japanese painting. The Perino Collection
MAO Museo d’Arte Orientale Via San Domenico, 11. www.maotorino.it
MUSEI REALI, UNTIL 26 JUNE
THE “STREET ART” BY VIVIAN MAIER
PHOTOGRAPHY The exhibition at the Sale Chiablese of the Musei Reali presents over 250 images by Vivian Maier (19262009), one of the leading exponents of what has come to be knowns as “street photography”. Many of the images on display are never seen before or rare, such as colour works, as well as Super 8 videos and her personal objects such as her Rolleiflex and Leica cameras, and one of her hats. From his famous selfportraits (reflected in mirrors and shop windows) to shots taken on the go on the streets of New York and Chicago, portraits and gestures fixed by his lens are often anecdotes, coincidences, oversights of reality: and this is his stylistic signature. One section is devoted to shots, never seen before, taken during this singular and mysterious “artist’s” trip to Italy, particularly in Turin and Genoa.
VIVIAN MAIER. Unpublished
Musei Reali, Sale Chiablese Piazza San Giovanni, 2. www.vivianmaier.it
Photo: Vivian Maier, Chicago, IL, 1960, Gelatin silver print, 2020 © Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection and Howard Greenberg Gallery, NY
TORINO PORTA NUOVA STATION, UNTIL 29 MAY
THE WORLD OF BANKSY IN TURIN
EXHIBITION The Bristol-based artist conquers Turin with a new exhibition at the Sala degli Stemmi in the Torino Porta Nuova Station, the “gateway” to the city par excellence that welcomes thousands of visitors and travellers every day. The immersive exhibition features more than 30 new works never exhibited before, including “Flower Thrower”, “Steve Jobs”, “Girl With Baloon” and “Waiting In Vain”, in addition to works and murals created by anonymous young artists from all over Europe. In total, more than 130 works are on display, revealing the world of the mysterious British artist, who is famous for tackling political and social issues with irony. This is the second stop in Italy - after Milan - of a long journey for Banksy, who is going from station to station across Europe and beyond (Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Brussels and Dubai). The aim is to convey his message through his works, which offer both a touch of art and food for thought.
THE WORLD OF BANKSY. The Immersive Experience
Torino Porta Nuova Station-Sala degli Stemmi Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 58 theworldofbansky.it
COMING SOON
PALAOLIMPICO, 10 -14 MAY
EUROVISION 2022: AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED
CONCERT The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be the 66th edition of the annual world-famous song contest (born in Lugano in 1956). It is also the most-watched non-sporting event in the world: last years’ international audience figures were estimated at around 500 million viewers. The competition is broadcast live on radio and television on the main and secondary channels of the members of the European Union as well as through the Eurovision network and in Australia, Canada, China and the United States of America. Since 2016, it is also broadcast on YouTube through the event’s official channel. It will take place from 10 to 14 May at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, following Måneskin’s victory with “Zitti e buoni” in the previous edition. It will be the third edition of the music event to take place in Italy, after the 1965 (Naples) and 1991 (Rome) editions. The event will be hosted by TV host Alessandro Cattelan, singer Laura Pausini and Lebanese-British singer Mika. The slogan of the 2022 edition is “The Sound of Beauty”.
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
PalaOlimpico. Corso Sebastopoli, 123. eurovision.tv
© EUROVISION
© MUSEI REALI – STUDIO GONNELLA
WONDERS FROM ANTIQUITY
MUSEUM In recent weeks, a new area dedicated to the civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean has been opened on the ground floor of the Manica Nuova of the Royal Museums, housing artefacts of rare beauty and inestimable historical value. The Royal Museums today preserve a cultural heritage that ranges from prehistory to modernity, looking at the history of the civilisations of Europe and the world. More than a thousand works, some of which have never been exhibited before, cover over 400 years of history thanks to the collections of the House of Savoy and the discoveries of explorers and entrepreneurs. In 10 rooms, divided into 5 sections, are exhibited finds from Mesopotamia, Greek and Roman statues, Greek pottery, Etruscan and Phoenician funerary elements. Among the iconic objects selected by the curators is the sculptural portrait of Caesar, considered by experts to be one of the closest resemblances to the leader.
NEW ARCHEOLOGICAL GALLERY at Musei Reali di Torino
Piazza Reale, 1. www.museireali.beniculturali.it
PORTA PALAZZO, 10 APRIL
ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND COLLECTING AT GRAN BALON
STREET MARKET Every second Sunday of the month, the Porta Palazzo flea market is packed with stalls, exhibitors and, above all, lots of antiques. From toys to antique furniture, from lace to collectors’ items, a variety of offers make this market a point of attraction for the public from all over Italy.
Gran Balôn Porta Palazzo Via Borgo Dora open 7am-7pm. www.balon.it
A GREEN HEART FOR THE ROYAL CITY
GARDEN After a long wait of more than five years, the Giardini Reali - the green heart embracing Turin’s Royal Museums complex - have recently reopened to the public. The route includes the Ducal Garden, north of the Royal Palace, the Levante Garden and the Boschetto.The important restoration work on the Fountain of the Nereids and the Tritons in the Giardino di Levante, the surrounding wall and the Bastions completes the restitution of one of the most evocative places in the city and of great importance for its high historical and artistic value. Playful perspectives and sculptures created according to the Baroque taste, a natural continuation of the tour that flows from the halls of the Royal Palace and the Galleria Sabauda to the outside. On this occasion the archaeological area of the Roman Theatre was also recovered, which together with the Porta Palatina is the most important Roman monument preserved in the city.
Giardini Reali www.museireali.beniculturali.it
Fountain of the Nereids and the Tritons
© DANIELE BOTTALLO
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© DAVIDE ZANNOTTI
LEONARDO DA VINCI
EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITIONS Some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous drawings are preserved in a vault in the heart of the Royal Library of Turin: the “Codex on the Flight of Birds” and 13 drawings, including the famous “SelfPortrait”. The exceptionally valuable works documenting the activity of the great master of the Italian Renaissance – from the beginning of his career in Florence to his Milanese studies of machines – will only be exhibited to the public during Easter Holy Week in the coming years, in order to prevent long exposure from damaging them. This longterm planning will therefore make it possible to plan one's visit at a fixed time, preparing oneself in advance.
>> The dates are: 16-24 April 2022, 8-16 April 2023, 30 March-7 April 2024 and 19-27 April 2025.
A TU PER TU CON LEONARDO
Musei Reali - Biblioteca Reale Piazzetta Reale, 1. www.museireali.beniculturali.it
TORINO + PIEMONTE CARD
© RUSSKYMAVERICK/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
This card can be purchased online or at Turin’s Tourist Offices. With this pass you get free entry to Turin’s most important museums and exhibitions, castles, fortresses and the Royal Residences of Turin and Piedmont for 1*, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days. It also offers reduced-price tickets to several other cultural sites in Piedmont, discounts on Turin’s main tourist services, plus other benefits. For more information www.turismotorino.org
*The one-day pass is valid for a maximum of three entries to the Turin museum circuit.
TEATRO COLOSSEO, 3 APRIL
ON THE NOTES OF THE HUMAN SOUL
CONCERT Through his unmistakable piano notes, Italian composer-philosopher Giovanni Allevi leads the listener by the hand through the many emotions of the human being, up to the most sublime, ecstasy. Moments of reflection, dreamy contemplation, irrepressible energy and rarefied tenderness alternate from the stage to envelop the entire theatre in a unique sensory experience.
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL MUSIC
This is how Giovanni Allevi defines himself: a composer of contemporary classical music. Composer, conductor and pianist. An enfant terrible and a social phenomenon whose cultured and emotional language attracts thousands of young people and fans to his concerts. In 2013, NASA dedicated to him the asteroid '111561 Giovanniallevi 2002 Ah3'.
ESTASI TOUR by Giovanni Allevi
Teatro Colosseo, 6pm Via Madama Cristina, 71 www.teatrocolosseo.it
ON THE TOP OF PIEDMONT
The Sacra di San Michele is an ancient abbey 40km from Turin, situated on the top of Mount Pirchiriano. Built between 983 and 987, it is a symbolic monument of the Piedmont Region and an evocative landmark that served as inspiration for Umberto Eco’s epic novel ‘The Name of the Rose’, a historical murder mystery written in 1980, but set in the year 1327. The sanctuary is at the midpoint of a pilgrimage route of over two thousand kilometres that connects a wide area of Western Europe from Mont Saint-Michel (France) to Monte Sant’Angelo (Italy).
Sacra di San Michele
Via alla Sacra, 14 – Sant’Ambrogio di Torino (40km from Turin) www.sacradisanmichele.com
