Date: 11.1. – 11.1.2025
Time: 18:00
Title: Visionary Modigliani
Location: Kino Nostalgia, Súťažná 18, Bratislava
Organizer: Kino Nostalgia, Cinema Hall

Event Description:
From his roots in Livorno, where the Macchiaioli movement was born, to Paris, the center of modernism, where he met talents such as Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brâncuși, to his deep relationship with his muse Jeanne Hébutern. The story of Amedeo Modigliani is an extraordinary tale of an exceptional avant-garde artist, a great rebel, and an even greater bohemian, whose works balance between primitivism and the Italian Renaissance.

Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) was an Italian artist known for his unique style that combined elements of post-impressionism, fauvism, and cubism, but his work remained deeply personal and distinct. His portraits and nudes, characterized by elongated forms, expressive faces, and sensuous lines, revolutionized the art world, though they gained more recognition after his early death at 35.

Modigliani’s work was heavily influenced by his experiences and the artistic circles he was part of in Paris, particularly the bohemian culture surrounding Montmartre. His art was not merely a reflection of the technical skills of his time but also a deep expression of emotion and spirituality. Often, his figures were depicted with graceful elegance, with the distortion of their forms creating a sense of otherworldliness.

While his work was not fully appreciated during his life—he struggled financially and personally—Modigliani’s legacy has grown significantly, making him one of the most celebrated artists of the early 20th century. Today, his paintings, especially his nudes, are seen as iconic representations of modern art, capturing the human form in a way that transcended realism and embraced the poetic and the visionary.