Though its position at the end of the exhibition path separates it from the rest of the rooms, the atelier represents its natural continuation, as if there was no interruption between the creation and the exhibition.
Entering the atelier means getting closer to the artist’s heart, sharing his emotions, catching vibrations that normally can’t be felt when visiting the gallery. It is a place for work and inspiration, with paintings still on the easel, paint mixtures everywhere, like palettes always ready to be used , and the floor soaked with colour drippings.
LEONARDO BALBI
"To all those who belive in art as a form of absolute and unconditional freedom"
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PHOTO GALLERY
Painting - 3D - Interior
THE SPACE
Location - Space
Location
Sited in via Allende, near Palazzo Te, in Mantua, the atelier gallery of Leonardo Balbi is an exhibit space with annexed studio-laboratory, a workshop inside the gallery itself.
The artist has passionately believed in this project, achieved by restoring a 19th century factory. Though it may now seem to have been an easy job, its definition and completion have taken quite long, but, as everybody knows, dreams need time to come true. This atelier gallery translates the artist’s will to create a space capable of containing his large size works.
Entering the gallery, visitors are struck by the fascination of this place, a huge open space with vault ceiling and splendid original arches. If the whole structure has maintained its historical integrity, it also shows a special attention for a space at the forefront of contemporary art.
SPACE
Most of the pictures exposed in the gallery belong to the artist’s latest period, from the abstract macro-paintings, including the gold leaf series, to the unusual painted squares.
The selection of works on exhibit summarizes a thirty year long artistic career and shows the outcome of a life committed to art.
Common elements of the permanent exhibit are the recurring square shape, the passion for abstract art and the tactile use of paint.
THE NEWS
News - Events
GALLERIA BALBI AL "SETUP CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2019"
Galleria Balbi sarà presente al "Setup Contemporary Art Fair" VII edizione