Magazzino Italian Art’s Exhibit of Arte Povera - Tour 2
Mon, Nov 13
|Cold Spring
Join Paola Bari from Gallery 40 for a tour of Magazzino Italian Art’s Exhibit of Arte Povera. This is an ongoing exhibition presenting a comprehensive panorama on the artistic practice of 12 artists associated with the Arte Povera movement.


Time & Location
Nov 13, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cold Spring, 2700 US-9, Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA
About the Event
Magazzino Italian Art’s Exhibit of Arte Povera
This is an ongoing exhibition presenting a comprehensive panorama on the artistic practice of 12 artists associated with the Arte Povera movement.
Monday, November 13, 2023
10:00 AM
Paola Bari will meet you at Gallery 40 (40 Canon Street, Poughkeepsie) at 10:00am. She will provide an introduction to the concept of Arte Povera before carpooling to the museum and leading you through the exhibition.
Max 10 people
The Pirandello Institute has long been a dream of Vita Mesnick—a dream brought to life through love, patience, dedication, and an enduring passion for Italian language and culture. The Institute stands as the result of her years of commitment, effort, and inspiration, creating a vibrant community of students and friends united by a shared appreciation for learning and connection.
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