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Amalfi, Art, Out and About, What's On · July 15, 2009

Out & About: Art Show in Amalfi

 

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Walking through Amalfi the other day, I noticed this strange little sign advertising a mostra d’arte, an art show. Fortunately, I had a few moments to enjoy walking through this colorful and fun little exhibit of work by the artist Giuseppe Palermo, or Pepe, presented by the Presso Azienda Soggiorno e Turismo of Amalfi. I am not sure if art exhibits happen here every summer, but this is the first I have seen. I hope there will be more! The beautiful courtyard is a perfect location, and one that is often just passed by.

 

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This show was called “Famiglia Gialla,” or “The Yellow Family,” and all of the paintings and sculptures featured one or more of these little yellow figures. Each of the figures had a definite sense of “melancholy happiness,” as Pepe describes it, which was evident as I walked around the courtyard both wanting to laugh and to frown. It was a strange combination of emotions!

 

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While I caught this show right at the end (it closes today), you can visit the artist’s website and view his work in more detail. Be sure to check out the fun video of a recent exhibition in Ravello at the Hotel Palumbo featuring the work of Pepe, paintings by the American artist Lucy Mc Gillis, and interesting works on glass by Emilio D’Agostino. (Great practice for those of you studying Italian!)

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Comments

  1. Chef Chuck says

    July 16, 2009 at 03:46

    Hi Laura, Hope all is well.
    That is one interesting way to display artwork, I like!!

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  2. Laura says

    July 16, 2009 at 09:27

    Ciao Chuck! We're beginning to roast here in the summer heat, but all is going well. I grilled chicken last night outside to avoid cooking inside, and it was so yummy. The beach in Amalfi was packed yesterday! This is my first July here. Today I am staying inside where it is much cooler than outside! I liked the art display, too. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

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  3. Lost in Sicily says

    July 16, 2009 at 22:12

    This looks like a great little show, hope more will come your way throughout the summer.

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  4. Laura says

    July 17, 2009 at 14:32

    Ciao Lost in Sicily! It was a fun little show. There were a couple of pieces I would have considered buying if I had a place to put them. I hope there are more art shows this summer, too! 🙂

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