Towards the exhibition at the Gothic – article from Libertà
From March 1st to May 4th, Palazzo Gotico will host “Sguardi sull’Africa,” an exhibition project bringing together over two hundred works to recount more than a century of African art through an ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.
The exhibition, previewed in the local press, is the result of a collaboration between the private collection of Paolo and Bruno Giglio and the Milanese Collezione 54, curated by Paolo Giglio and Samuele Menin.
This exhibition is considered unique in the national—and potentially international—scene for its breadth and curatorial approach: a journey that brings together ritual objects, historical paintings, contemporary installations, photography, and new artistic voices from various African countries.
An artistic journey between past and present
The exhibition begins with the earliest artistic experiences of the twentieth century and continues to explore the most current research, demonstrating how many African artists have reinterpreted international languages while maintaining a strong connection to local symbols, traditions, and identities.
The artists featured include internationally renowned names such as Ibrahim Mahama, a leading figure on the global contemporary scene, alongside historic figures of African modernity such as Mohamed Kacimi, Farid Belkahia, Hassan El Glaoui, and Mohammed Ben Ali R’bati. The exhibition also includes photographic works by South African artist Zanele Muholi, known for her work on themes of identity and gender.
The exhibition explores a continent described by the curators as a true “cultural mosaic,” represented by artists from numerous countries, including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Congo, and South Africa.
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