Per un’ecologia critica. Mark Dion in Italia negli anni Novanta
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XX c. Italian Art, art and natureAbstract
This study aims to reconstruct Mark Dion's trajectory in Italy during the 1990s, analyzing his reception through major journals and exhibitions where he was a key figure. Special attention will be given to the role of Emi Fontana, whose activities as a gallerist played a crucial part in the dissemination and recognition of Dion's work in the national context. Revisiting these milestones also sheds light on the differences with the U.S. scene, particularly regarding Italy's delayed attention to environmental issues, which began to emerge more strongly only in the second half of the decade, following a pre-existing interest in the United States. It is in this context that the artist gradually gained recognition in Italy as a leading figure in artistic research focused on ecological themes.
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