Italian
The Italian Collection is a one-of-a-kind mix of mid-20th century paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a myriad of Italian artists from the postwar period.
Few collectors outside of Italy were
collecting this art, making this the only known collection of its kind
in the United States. The artistic heritage within this collection is
rich and complex. The artists represented here are either from distinct
artist-groups or worked alone but all worked within the same time
period in the same country and therefore provide a unique window into
Italian art and culture of the mid-twentieth century.
Many of
the artists knew one another and corresponded during their lifetimes.
Along with the donation of art came the personal papers of Dr. Roland
Gibson and these include numerous correspondences between the patron and
the artist or art dealer giving insight into their personal lives.
Together with the art, they offer a truly unique study opportunity for
students and scholars. A few notable artists included are:
- Afro Basaldella
- Giuseppe Capogrossi
- Zuran Antoni Music
- Arnoldo & Gio Pomodoro
- Paolo Scheggi
- Giulio Turcato