Yesterday was the anniversary of Donatello’s death on 13 December 1466. Yesterday, too, was the opening date of Stewart Uoo’s wonderful solo presentation “Donatella” at @zaza___milano___napoli in Naples with 3 works centring on the Renaissance artist’s iconic bronze David. If in Naples, do not miss it
@incurva_ new space in Trapani.
The redesign of the space has been conceived as a ‘pseudo-restoration’ by the Milan-based architecture practice BB (led by Alessandro Bava and Fabrizio Ballabio). Intervening discreetly into the existing building, their proposal enhances traces of stratification over time without erasing them. This approach echoes 19th-century Italian restoration theorists, who favored inventing and adding to the past over mere reconstruction. Strategic demolitions and additions such as a wall, a floor and a portal introduce a new interpretation of the space, striking a balance between memory and transformation.
Ph: Fausto Brigantino
