Escher in Asti: A Journey Through Art, Mathematics, and Philosophy
From November 16, 2024, to May 11, 2025, Palazzo Mazzetti in Asti, Italy, will host a unique immersion into the creative universe of Maurits Cornelis Escher. With over 100 works on display, the exhibition promises to captivate visitors of all ages, offering an experience that seamlessly combines art, science, and imagination. Renowned for his intriguing and mathematically precise compositions, Escher is an artist who transcends boundaries, enchanting art enthusiasts, mathematicians, designers, and philosophers alike.
LEFT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Mani che disegnano, 1948 Litografia 28,2x33,2 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F; RIGHT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Relatività, 1953 Litografia, 27,7x29,2 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F
Escher: Life and Artistic Journey
Born in 1898 in the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Escher exhibited a fascination with drawing and geometry from an early age. After studying graphic arts at the School of Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem, he began exploring techniques such as woodcut and lithography, which would become hallmarks of his work. His life was marked by extensive travels, including long stays in Italy, which deeply influenced his artistic vision. Escher transformed his observations of the natural world into works that challenge perception, employing geometric patterns and optical illusions to create impossible yet precise and fantastical universes.
LEFT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Autoritratto,1929 Litografia, 26,4x20,3 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F; RIGHT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Buccia,1955 Xilografia di testa e xilografia,34,5x23,5 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F
The exhbition in Palazzo Mazzetti
The exhibition in Asti is organized into six thematic sections, offering a detailed insight into Escher's career and artistic approach. The first section, “The Beginnings” showcases his early works, influenced by Art Nouveau and his mentor Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, who encouraged his entry into the world of graphic arts. The second section, “Italy” delves into his connection with the country, highlighting drawings and prints inspired by Italian landscapes and villages that shaped his production between 1922 and 1935. From there, visitors are immersed in his "Tessellations" a central theme in many of his works, inspired by the Islamic decorations of the Alhambra in Granada.
LEFT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Vincolo d’unione, 1956 Litografia, 25,3x33,9 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F; RIGHT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Cascata, 1961 Litografia, 38x30 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F
The following sections delve into other fascinating aspects of Escher's art. In "Metamorphoses" Escher showcases his ability to transform patterns into fluid and constantly changing forms, while “Structures of Space" examines his reflections on surfaces, geometric solids, and topological distortions, as seen in the famous “Hand with Reflecting Sphere” (1935). Finally, "Geometric Paradoxes" presents his most iconic and impossible creations, which challenge the laws of perspective and logic.
In addition to the artworks, the exhibition features interactive installations, explanatory videos, and educational materials that enhance the visitor experience. These resources help contextualize Escher's creative processes and his connection to mathematics and science.
LEFT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Belvedere, 1958 Litografia, 46,2x29,5 cm Collezione Maurits, Italia All M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F; RIGHT: Maurits Cornelis Escher Mano con sfera riflettente, 1935 Litografia, 31,8x21,3 cm Collezione M.C. Escher Holding, Paesi BassiAll M.C. Escher works © 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved, https://www.lot-art.com/email/clicktrack?_si=87680717&_tourl=https%3A%2F%2Fmcescher.com%2F
Curation and Legacy
Curated by Federico Giudiceandrea, a renowned Escher specialist, the exhibition is a comprehensive celebration of the genius of an artist who, for nearly a century, has continued to inspire generations. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the intersection of art and science through the eyes of an unparalleled master.
LEFT: Exhbition Views, Escher in Palazzo Pazzetti; RIGHT: Exhbition Views, Escher in Palazzo Pazzetti.
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