Enrico CastellaniExhibition
Enrico Castellani
Dominique Lévy is pleased to present the first solo exhibition in London by Enrico Castellani, with whom the gallery has worked since its inception in 2012. On view in the gallery's Old Bond Street space, the exhibition explores the ways in which painting can occupy three-dimensional space by showcasing recent as well as historical works by the artist, most of which are on view in London for the first time. A selection of Castellani’s large-scale shaped relief canvases Superfici bianche (White Surfaces) are presented in juxtaposition with recent angular metallic paintings titled Biangolare cromato (Bi-angular Chrome) and Angolare cromato (Angular Chrome), the latter of which Castellani installs in corners. These white and metallic works are placed in dialogue with one another, highlighting the ambient light and shadow effects that occur as the works activate the architectural space in which they are situated. These three-dimensional paintings are complemented by the recent sculpture Spartito, in which Castellani references a seminal work made in 1969 by bolting hundreds of sheets of paper together, creating a biomorphic minimalist form.
The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive book featuring a newly commissioned essay by Angela Vettese, former President of the International Jury of the Venice Biennale and director of the graduate programme at the Università Iuav di Venezia. This publication also includes a newly revised translation of a rare interview between Castellani and Hans Ulrich Obrist from 2009, which provides meaningful insight into the themes and concepts that have played an important role in the artist’s oeuvre.
Selected Works
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Enrico Castellani
March 22, 2017
February 9 – March 26, 2016
The first solo exhibition in London by Enrico Castellani, which explores the ways in which painting can occupy three-dimensional space by showcasing recent as well as historical works by the artist, most of which were on view in London for the first time.
Publications
Selected Press
StyleZeitgeist | Enrico Castellani at Dominique Levy
April 15, 2016
If you happen to be in New York this spring, Enrico Castellani’s new exhibit, Interior Space, at the …
Art Bahrain | Enrico Castellani
April 8, 2016
Dominique Lévy is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition in London by Enrico Castellani, with …
ARTE | Castellani La concretezza dell'infinito
March 1, 2016
Grandi protagoniste delle Italian sale, la aste londinesi che negli ultimi 15 anni hanno rilanciato l'arte …
Kaleidoscope | Boom!
February 19, 2016
For decades, post-war Italian art seemed to hide in plain view: revered by knowing critics and dealers, …
Blouin Artinfo | Enrico Castellani’s Landmark Solo Show at Dominique Levy London
February 17, 2016
Dominique Lévy is presenting Italian artist Enrico Castellani’s first solo exhibition in London at …
Il Sole 24 Ore | Manzoni and Castellani, the pioneers of the avant-garde in London
February 12, 2016
LONDON - The Italian art of war is the protagonist in this London winter: two extraordinary
Wallpaper | Scope for contemplation: Enrico Castellani at Dominique Lévy Gallery
February 9, 2016
In 1959, two Milan-based artists – Enrico Castellani and Piero Manzoni – opened the gallery Azimut, …
Financial Times | Critics' Choice: Enrico Castellani
February 7, 2016
The first London solo show for the Italian artist focuses on large-scale shaped relief canvases ...
Widewalls | Enrico Castellani for the First Time in London with Dominique Lévy
February 4, 2016
There is something truly sublime about the paintings of Enrico Castellani. An inexplicable urge to touch …
The Telegraph | Art Sales: London’s international art scene
January 26, 2016
Over the last four years, there has been a steady stream of international art galleries opening branches …
FT How To Spend It | Enrico Castellani at Dominique Lévy
January 25, 2016
Painting, sculpture and architecture coalesce in the large-scale monochromatic works of Enrico Castellani …
THE ART NEWSPAPER | Enrico Castellani says ‘yes’ to rare solo show
October 14, 2015
Dominique Lévy gallery will present the first ever London solo exhibition dedicated to the octogenarian …