The Dark Side, Exhibition, Musja, Rome: 9 October 2019-1 March 2020

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A new contemporary art museum with a  great exhibition ''The Dark Side'' of mixed media, installations, multi-sensory experiences and others. 

Musja, the new private contemporary art museum in the heart of Rome debuts with “The Dark Side'' exhibition.

The museum offers a unique artistic experience – combining a permanent collection of the 20th century with temporary installations of contemporary art – in a small almost industrial-looking art space, rooted in the heart of Rome.

Musja preserves the precious cultural heritage and the vast collection of the late  founder Ovidio Jacorossi, composed of about 2500 works – including paintings, sculptures, design and furniture – which will be presented in rotation at dedicated exhibitions or as part of  new exhibition projects which have  a careful look at the most innovative trends of the contemporary international scene.

“The Dark Side” Project, is organised into three themed exhibitions spanning over the next three years: “Fear of the Dark”, “Fear of Solitude”, and “Fear of Time”. The first of the three, curated by Danilo Eccher is appropriately titled: “Who is Afraid of the Dark?”. Featuring works from 13  different international artists, the exhibit explores the dark side that exists within all of us and in all forms. The goal of their project is to encourage us to change our perception and to see the ‘dark side’ not as something negative that should be feared, but instead as something that could be exciting, positive, and empowering – like an obstacle to overcome. 

The works of art range from mixed media, installations, multi-sensory experiences and large scale-artworks. Most pieces were produced specifically for this exhibition, others are on loan from various institutions and galleries, including Jacorossi’s own personal collection. Each work of art is meant to entice the viewer and provoke reflection. 

Installation View: Chiharu Shiota, Sleeping is like Death , 2019. Courtesy the artist & Galerie Templon and Gino De Dominicis, Untitled . 1985. Courtesy Collezione Jacorossi, Roma.
Installation View: Chiharu Shiota, Sleeping is like Death , 2019. Courtesy the artist & Galerie Templon and Gino De Dominicis, Untitled . 1985. Courtesy Collezione Jacorossi, Roma.
Installation View: Monica Bonvicini, Belt Balls, 2 015; BeltDecke #4, 2017. Courtesy the artist & König Galerie and Galleria Raffaella Cortese.
Installation View: Monica Bonvicini, Belt Balls, 2 015; BeltDecke #4, 2017. Courtesy the artist & König Galerie and Galleria Raffaella Cortese.

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