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Do you have a strong interest for art exhibitions? Or maybe, you just have a spare hour to spend with your family and friends. If the answer is yes, Palazzo Mathis with “The New Face of Pop Art, from 60’s to nowadays” is the right place to visit! Until the 8th of December, in this historical building, it will be possible to admire the eccentric union between art and mass media culture, developed during the Twentieth century and that is still alive.

Born in Great Britain, the “popular art” has seen its full growth in New York at the beginning of the 60’s, and busted by its consecration during the Biennale of Venezia, in 1964. In a world based on consumerism, this artistic movement refuses the expression of inner reality and it looks for a well-defined connection with the outside world, defined as “the urban folklore”. For this reasons, the Pop Art found and continues to find its better expressions through comic strips, advertising and painting series.

Visitors will discover the most innovative and “popular” art movement of the Twentieth century walking through some of the most beautiful and historical rooms of Palazzo Mathis. During the visit it will be possible to admire some artworks of the many important artists of this movement such as: Andy Warhol, Mario Schifano, Mimmo Rotella, Tano Festa and Enrico Baj and many others.
Designed by Cinzia Tesio and Colombo Art Design, the exhibition is free and opened from Thursday to Sunday: in the morning, from 9 to 12.30, and in the afternoon, from 15 to 18.
Palazzo Mathis is located in Piazza Caduti per la Libertà, facing the historical city hall of Bra.

Further information: : tel. +39 0172.430185 – e-mail: turismo@comune.bra.cn.it