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«L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero

Group Show, October 29, 2022 until February 12, 2023

Artists

Hunter Longe, Lou Masduraud, Luzie Meyer, Miriam Laura Leonardi, Pascale Birchler, Ser Serpas

Institution

Istituto Svizzero

Location

Rome

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Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

"«L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero" is a group exhibition featuring artists Pascale Birchler, Miriam Laura Leonardi, Hunter Longe, Lou Masduraud, Luzie Meyer, and Ser Serpas. The exhibition explores the connections, shared themes, and hidden genealogies between the works of Meret Oppenheim and the contemporary artists. Meret Oppenheim's fascination with dreams, the unconscious, and transformation is evident in her diverse body of work, which includes paintings, drawings, objects, sculptures, and poems.

Meret Oppenheim's artistic practice was influenced by her engagement with the unconscious, as inspired by the teachings of psychiatrist C.G. Jung. The exhibition title, "The rainbow rests in the streets," references a line from one of Oppenheim's poems and sets the tone for exploring the connections between her work and that of the contemporary artists. The selection of artists for the exhibition follows intuitive connections and thematic premises, inviting viewers to engage in passionate discussions sparked by the artworks on display.

Lou Masduraud opens the exhibition with a fountain sculpture titled "Spit kiss from earth," which reflects on the symbolic power of water in urban spaces. The exhibition also features works by Pascale Birchler, who explores hidden realities and transitions, and Miriam Laura Leonardi, who delves into translation processes and material transformations. Hunter Longe's sculptures highlight the interconnectedness of living organisms and geological evolution, while Ser Serpas presents poetic assemblages of found objects.

Luzie Meyer's video work, "Acute awareness," combines analog black-and-white photographs with poetic text, incorporating lines from Meret Oppenheim's writings. The exhibition creates a dialogue between the past and present, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of transformation, unconscious exploration, and the fluidity of artistic expression.

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Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Pascale Birchler, Der Wanderer (The Wanderer), 2018, wood, modeling clay, glaze, pigments, textile, 60 × 48 × 70 cm» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Meret Oppenheim, Parapappillionneries, 1976, six lithographs, various dimensions» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Aargauer Kunsthaus Aarau / Schenkung von Heinrich und Marianne Spinner, Biel

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Meret Oppenheim, Sechs Urtierchen und ein Meerschneckenhaus (Six Primordial Animals and a Sea Snail Shell), 1978, seven clay figures, painted and glazed terracotta, 19 × 29.5 × 24 cm» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Galerie Knoell AG

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Miriam Laura Leonardi, Tonsure Nuova 4-8, 2022, faux rabbit fur, silk velvet, resin, 4 sculptures, each piece 110 × 22 × 22 cm» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Ser Serpas, Pay to cum (what I thought), 2017, clay, leather, metal, rotting berries, weathered fabric, 109 × 83.8 × 33 cm» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Private Collection

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Luzie Meyer, Acute awareness, 2022, HD Video 12:21 min, with excerpts from Meret Oppenheim’s texts» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artists and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on Hunter Longe, Deceivers, 2015-22, Selection of various sculptures» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero

Exhibition View Group Show «L'arcobaleno riposa sulla strada; view on ou Masduraud, Spit kiss from earth, 2022, marble, tuff, quartz, crystal, amethyst, serpentine, agate, carnelian, malachite, oyster pearls, glass pearls, bones, enamelled steel, pump, water, 110 × 110 × 64 cm» at Istituto Svizzero, Rome, 2022-2023 / Photo: OKNOstudio, Ela Bialkowska / Courtesy: the artist and Istituto Svizzero