Artful Violins: 21 artists and 23 works of string instrument craftsmanship

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28/09/2013
Musei di Villa Torlonia,

Casina delle Civette

String instruments of the finest craftsmanship and decorated as works of art are on display at the Casina delle Civette, the perfect setting for this exhibition.

These instruments, handmade by Ezia Di Labio, were created as professional violins of the highest craftsmanship according to the tradition of the master craftsman Otello Bignami from Bologna and are then decorated by artists and personalities from the world of culture who have transformed them from instruments whose function is solely  musical to ones that are precious and unique and that have within them the poet, the painting, the actor, the composer, the writer, the set designer, the art historian, the singer and many others. The original project had the aim of appreciating the fine art of string instrument workmanship in Bologna.  This ancient trade that balances between art and craftsmanship for the first time transforms the solely musical function of the instrument, and allows for a dialogue and contamination with other forms of art and communication.  Guided tour in Italian by  Maria Grazia Massafra.

The visit to the exhibit will be led by  Maria Grazia Massafra, director of the Museum and curator of the exhibition who will interview the string instrument maker  Ezia Di Labio, retracing the most important moments of the project from its conception through the relations with the various individuals asked to participate and the preparations for the exhibition as well as investigating some of the main aspects of the applied art of instrument-making.

Informazioni

Place Musei di Villa Torlonia
Opening hours

September 28, 2013 at  11.00 and 17.00.

Free admission and guided tour.
Advance Booking is required
Maximum number of participants: 30 per time slot

Entrance ticket

Free admission and guided tour.

Information

Advance Booking is required
Maximum number of participants: 30 per time slot.

Info and Booking: tel. +39 060608, everyday from 9:00 to 21:00

Type
Guided tour
Organization

Sovrintendenza Capitolina in collaboration with Zètema Progetto Cultura

Booking compulsory: Sì
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28/09/2013
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