On January 26, 2018, the exhibition “Raffaello e l’eco del mito” (Raphael and the Echo of the Myth) was presented at GAMeC – Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Bergamo. This project by the Fondazione Accademia Carrara Bergamo was co-produced with Electa/Marsilio and supported by the Fondazione Pesenti to promote a sophisticated exploration of the legacy of affection (and style) that Raphael has left in art for centuries.
At the official event were Giorgio Gori, Mayor of Bergamo, who emphasized the commitment and importance of the Carrara in the national cultural landscape, also evidenced by the remarkable number of loans obtained for the exhibition: 21 museums in total, including 11 international ones, lending over 60 works. Also present was Nadia Ghisalberti, Councillor for Culture, who said:
“What we inaugurate today is a model exhibition—a model because it starts from the Carrara’s collection and unfolds into a path that shows the museum’s deep-rooted connection both locally and globally.”
“It is an important collaboration between the two institutions, demonstrating how the teachings of the great masters endure through the centuries,” concluded Alberto Barcella President of GAMeC Bergamo.
Fondazione Pesenti supports the project
“As a sign of concrete attention to the enhancement and protection of Italy’s historic-artistic heritage and a vision that recognizes culture as a strategic asset, Fondazione Pesenti chose to support the exhibition project Raphael and the Echo of the Myth at the Accademia Carrara Bergamo: a compelling narrative of the work and legacy of the great master,” said Sergio Crippa, Secretary General of the Foundation.
Raffaello. Arte e investimento | Comunicato Stampa Brochure | Cartella stampa www.lacarrara.it Corriere della Sera Bergamo | L'Eco di Bergamo
Below are some exclusive images of the exhibited works. The exhibition is open to the public until May 6, 2018.
