Area35 Art Gallery is pleased to present "Visions Unveiled, In the Middle of Now Where", a solo exhibition by artist Manuel Bonfanti, curated by Giacomo Marco Valerio.
This exhibition serves as a significant retrospective of Bonfanti’s artistic journey, covering the past fifteen years of his career. His evolving visual language is showcased through previously unseen works from the "Ancient Gods" series and his latest pieces from “Air Space”. These works reflect Bonfanti’s engagement with the philosophical currents of James Hillman, Rudolf Otto, and Martin Heidegger, exploring the intricate relationship between art and the concepts of archetype, the numinous, and being. The presented artworks invite the viewer to transcend the visual experience, touching upon the sacred and the mystical, offering an extended phenomenology of human existence.
This exhibition is made possible through the support of AEdificante Cultural Construction Site, Taramelli General Contractor, Hotel La Fenice et des Artistes in Venice, Settecento Ristorante Gourmet e Hotel, and Multisales Ozone Solutions. The exhibition will open on April 23 and will remain on view until May 24, 2024.
Parallel Exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art
In parallel with this intense artistic exploration in Milan, on April 20, 2024, during the Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, Manuel Bonfanti will inaugurate his participation in the collective exhibition "Beyond Borders", presented by the European Cultural Centre. On this occasion, he will unveil a monumental abstract painting measuring 20 square meters, titled "In the Middle of Now Where", which will be exhibited at Palazzo Mora in Venice until November 24, 2024.
The Venice piece, with its imposing dimensions, represents a visual synthesis of Bonfanti’s investigations into the concepts of space and void, offering a philosophical reflection rooted in Stoicism. His participation in "Beyond Borders"
not only solidifies his position as an influential contemporary artist but also establishes a conceptual link between the two exhibitions, forging a dynamic artistic dialogue between Milan and Venice.
Through his curation of "Visions Unveiled, In the Middle of Now Where", Giacomo Marco Valerio provides a cohesive and insightful narrative of Bonfanti’s artistic evolution. At the same time, the artist’s presence in "Beyond Borders", within the Personal Structures 2024 program of the European Cultural Centre, further reinforces the international significance of his work. Together, these two exhibitions emphasize Bonfanti’s ability to explore profound philosophical themes through visual art, encouraging the audience to reflect on human existence and the quest for harmony within the universe. By doing so, they create a compelling dialogue between ancient and modern, local and global perspectives.
Event Details:
• Artist: Manuel Bonfanti
• Curator: Giacomo Marco Valerio
• Opening: Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Exhibition Period: April 23 – May 24, 2024
• Venue: Area35 Art Gallery, Via Vigevano, 35, Milan
The exhibition will be open to the public by appointment from April 24 to May 24. To schedule a visit, please contact:
• Email: info@area35artgallery.com
• Phone: M +39 3393916899