Escher
Arthemisia 2014
English translation of exhibition panels by Scriptum
Major retrospective devoted to the Dutch graphic artist and engraver, at the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome from 20 September 2014 to 21 February 2015. The exhibition contextualizes Escher’s artistic language and illustrates the interweaving of seemingly irreconcilable cultural worlds which are nevertheless harmonized in a unique visual dimension, through his art and creative drive. The exhibition literally follows Escher’s eye as, fascinated by the Italian landscape, he began by directly and attentively observing nature…