Artists: Michelangelo Pistoletto - Jannis Kounellis - Alighiero Boetti - Giulio Paolini - Gilberto Zorio

Mazzoleni presents Old Bond Room: Exploring Arte Povera, an exhibition showcasing works from the Mazzoleni Collection. The exhibition features works by some of Arte Povera’s most celebrated artists, including Michelangelo Pistoletto, Jannis Kounellis, Alighiero Boetti, Giulio Paolini and Gilberto Zorio.

Mazzoleni presents Old Bond Room: Exploring Arte Povera, an exhibition showcasing works from the Mazzoleni Collection. The exhibition features works by some of Arte Povera’s most celebrated artists, including Michelangelo Pistoletto, Jannis Kounellis, Alighiero Boetti, Giulio Paolini and Gilberto Zorio.
The Arte Povera movement emerged as a transformative force in the post-war art scene, challenging traditional norms and embracing experimentation. Coined in 1967 by Italian art critic and curator Germano Celant, the term Arte Povera, meaning “poor art,” reflects the movement’s unconventional use of everyday materials.
By turning ordinary objects into profound artistic statements, Arte Povera redefined the boundaries of painting and sculpture, offering a radical new perspective on the nature of art itself.
This exhibition showcases the raw simplicity and conceptual depth of the movement, inviting viewers to explore its enduring relevance today.