Giorgio Andreotta Calò: Scultura lingua morta

In March 1944, Arturo Martini began writing his influential text “La scultura lingua morta”, where he argued that sculpture had lost its universal and vital qualities. Inspired by Martini’s reflections, the exhibition at Ca’ Pesaro showcases a dialogue between Giorgio Andreotta Calò, a leading contemporary Venetian artist, and the city of Venice itself.

The exhibition features key works by Calò, including his “Clessidre”, “Pinne Nobilis”, “Carotaggi”, and a series of “Meduse”, one of which recently joined Ca’ Pesaro’s collection through the Ministry of Culture’s PAC2021 program. In a symbolic encounter, Calò’s “Medusa” is presented alongside Martini’s “Testa di Medusa”, creating a dynamic exchange between past and present. Additional works include drawings and samples from restoration studies conducted on Ca’ Pesaro’s façade, further linking Calò’s practice with Venice’s architecture and heritage. Together, these elements highlight the city’s ongoing dialogue with its artistic and cultural legacy, through a language that is alive and evolving.