The New York museum Magazzino Italian Art has opened a significant retrospective, "A Journey to America,” of artist Maria Lai. This exhibit marks her first extensive showcase in the U.S. Since recently rediscovered, Lai is recognized as a vital voice in 20th-century Italian art. Her art blends storytelling and symbolism deeply tied to Sardinian culture, often utilizing simple materials. Critiques emphasize her relevance today and her exploration of themes surrounding relationships, identity, and community engagement, particularly through her 1981 work that involved her hometown.
Maria Lai is one of the most singular and resonant voices in Italian art of the 20th Century. Her art speaks of relationships: between individuals, between communities and between humanity and the cosmos.
Lai created works that transcend boundaries between drawing, sculpture and poetry... Her art speaks of relationships... and is widely considered the first example of relational art in Italy.
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