Italian still-life painting, often overshadowed by its French and Dutch counterparts, finds a unique expression in Giorgio Morandi's work. Recently, New York galleries celebrated Morandi's legacy by showcasing numerous pieces, emphasizing his meticulous approach and profound emotional connection to everyday objects. Despite creating over a thousand works, he remained largely localized in Bologna, dedicating his life to the precise arrangement of still-life compositions. This retrospective highlights the need for greater awareness and appreciation of Italian still-life art in the broader art historical narrative.
"If you love him, as pretty much anyone who spends long enough with his work does, New York can be a lonely place."
"To say that he spent all his time painting would be too glamorous. He spent his time stretching his own canvases, mixing his own paints, arranging cups and bottles to the millimetre, and destroying his own works when they failed to please him."
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