This edition: Maria Lai. A Journey to America
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Original tape date: March 20, 2025. First aired: April 27, 2025.In this episode of Italics, we visit Magazzino Italian Art Museum in Cold Spring to speak with Paola Mura, the museum’s artistic director and curator of Maria Lai. A Journey to America—the first U.S. retrospective dedicated to one of the most significant Italian artists of the 20th century.This exhibition provides an in-depth look at Maria Lai’s (1919–2013) groundbreaking six-decade career, featuring nearly 100 works. Maria lai was a visionary Italian artist known for her textile art, sculpture, and community-driven projects. Her art explored memory, language, and cultural identity, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art.
Guest List
Paola Mura Artistic Director, Magazzino Italian Art Museum
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Host, Italics
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