From Rembrandt to Andy Warhol Printmaking ForumTime：2017-10-27
On July 13th, DoBe WE” will organize a printmaking forum named “From Rembrandt to Andy Warhol” in Shanghai Florence - Sino Italian Design Center - Florence Base that was invested and renovated by DoBe Group. It's one of the series events during the International Community Festival, the president and art director of Il Bisonte Printmaking Foundation Mr. Simone Guaita and Mr. Rodolfo Ceccotti will be invited to
interpret the art history, milestones and their own appreciations on printmaking. It will be a rare opportunity for art-lovers to get inspiration as well as for others to comprehend printmaking.
Il BISONTE
As the well-known art foundation in Italy, Il Bisonte workshop was established in 1959. The development of Il Bisonte can be seen as the epitome of 20 centuries’ European printmaking since the place witnessed serval masterpieces’ creation of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and British sculptor Henry Spencer Moore. Moreover, more legends can be found in Il Bisonte workshop including Ardengo Soffici, Gino Severni, Carlo Carrà and Alberto Magnelli, who were famous representatives of Futurism in the 60’s. Undoubtedly, Il Bisonte is one of the best choices to recognize the essence of printmaking.
Since 1980s，Il Bisonte workshop began to put more emphasis on educational research. The place lets people to learn and improve printmaking skills and participate in various exhibitions; moreover, it provides platforms for students to communicate with top artists regarding art problems. Il Bisonte creates space for people to focus more on printmaking’s innovation instead of traditional handicraft, which gradually attracts numerous emerging artists all over the world come to the workshop and pursue their dreams.
Nowadays, Il Bisonte workshop has developed to an educational and collective organization for printmaking. Professionals build up a close and efficient interaction with students by teaching knowledge as well as sharing their experiences and practical workshops.
This event will be an another cooperation between DoBe WE” and famous art organizations to explore European Art. The spirit of WE” is profoundly presented on the basis of comparing and combination of Western and Eastern culture and art.