Caixaforum discovers the most influential Piranesi

In his working methods, Giambattista Piranesi (Venice, 1720 ? Rome, 1778) was a precursor of the role played by architects and designers today. Now, for the first time, an exhibition at CaixaForum Barcelona highlights Piranesi’s modernity in an approach to his work never before taken: in The Arts of Piranesi. Architect, Engraver, Antiquarian, Vedutista and Designer, the Venetian engraver is presented as a “man of our time”, one engaged in renewing architecture, as the most advanced techniques are used to reveal the richness of his work, his eclecticism and his eccentric creative vein.

The show was conceived by Michele De Lucchi, produced by the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in association with Factum Arte and organised by ”la Caixa” Foundation. It features more than 250 original etchings and focuses on the multi-disciplinary approach, style and extraordinary modernity of the Venetian artist. This it does through a series of contemporary interventions inspired by Piranesi’s work: a 3D video projection of the Carceri d’invenzione and eight original objects conceived by Piranesi and illustrated in his etchings, but never before manufactured. Additionally, The Arts of Piranesi features Gabriele Basilico’s views of Roma and Paestum, in which the photographer pays personal tribute to the great master.

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Date: through January 20
Location: CaixaForum Barcelona Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8. 08038. Barcelona. Spain