COMMON GROUND EXHIBITION AT THE DORIAPHAMPHILJ GALLERY - ROME
Giulia IoscoAtelier – Rebirth project & Cage Ring
Doria Phamphilj Gallery, Rome
Via del Corso 305, 00186 Rome
16 November to 16 December 2024 Opening time from 10:00 am to 20:00 pm
We are excited to announce the exhibition of Cage Ring and Rebirth Painting by Giulia Iosco at Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome.
“It is absolute magic to have the chance to exhibit in such a prestigious and historical museum in Italy. As part of a group of contemporary artists selected by Lazio region, I’m profoundly honoured
to share my vision and art there.”
In the secret apartments of the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Giulia Iosco presents “Rebirth,” a never- before-seen painting that explores the journey of the pearl. This monumental artwork stands 3.80 meters tall, depicting a human-shaped pearl reaching skyward, painted with mixed media and adorned with natural baroque pearls.
Before the painting stands the Cage Ring, a wearable manifestation of this story. Within its golden enclosure, a movable pearl dances, symbolising a chapter of Giulia’s journey and beginning the tale of a pearl’s metaphorical path through her jewellery. Enclosed in a golden cage,the pearl reconnects with its essence through the sound of its movement.’
About Doria Phampilj Gallery
The original nucleus of the palace was constructed in the first half of the 15th century for Niccolò d’Acciapaccio. It subsequently passed to Fazio Giovanni Santori, who then ceded it to Julius II Della Rovere. Julius II requested that the palace be donated to his nephew, Francesco Maria I Della Rovere, Duke of Urbino. Later, the palace became part of the Aldobrandini family and in the 17th century, it was acquired by the Pamphilj family.
The Pamphilj family significantly enlarged the palace based on designs by architects such as Carlo Maderno, Antonio del Grande, Carlo Fontana, and Gabriele Valvassori. This expansion transformed the palace into one of the most important and largest inhabited residences in Rome, surpassed in size only by buildings housing public institutions or embassies. Even larger than some European royal palaces, it remains the residence of the noble Doria Pamphilj
family and houses a gallery featuring a collection of paintings and objects that are open to the public.
The history of the Doria Pamphilj collection results from multiple alliances between aristocratic families from across Italy. Notable members include Admiral Andrea Doria and Pope Innocent X. In 1927, a small room was dedicated to Pope Innocent X, featuring Velázquez’s painting and a sculpture by Bernini portraying the pope.
Special thanks to the Lazio region and Travolte Gallery for the amazing opportunity.
