Renato Miracco Libri

This volume showcases 116 masterpieces arranged into the four major themes that characterize Giorgio Morandi’s work: self portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and flowers. The collection represents all the various expressive techniques used by Morandi over the years, including paint, etching, drawing and watercolor.The volume is the catalog of an outstanding exhibition organized by the Metropolitan Museum in New York and by the Museo d’Arte Moderna in Bologna. The exhibition will be open in New York from September 16 to December 14, 2008 and in Bologna from January 22 to April 12, 2009.The exhibition and the catalog also contain a number of photographs of Morandi’s studio and quotes from his admirers, as well as the memorable 1958 interview with Edouard Roditi.

The book delves into the dynamic relationship between the Italian and American art worlds, examining their mutual influences and the allure each holds for the other. It analyzes historical interactions and cultural exchanges, highlighting how these two vibrant art scenes have shaped one another over time. Through this exploration, the work reveals the complexities of artistic identity and the global dialogue between these two significant cultural spheres.