Il cinema e la fotografia di Agnès Varda. Cose rivoluzionarie in mostra a Roma
A major exhibition dedicated to the work of Agnès Varda, titled "De-ci de-là, Paris-Rome," has opened at the Villa Medici – Accademia di Francia in Rome. The show explores Varda's multifaceted career as a photographer, filmmaker, and contemporary artist, tracing her journey from post-war Paris to the 1960s and her later recognition in the art world. It features her iconic black-and-white portraits, early photographic work, and cinematic elements, presented as a continuous visual sequence.
The exhibition is significant as it solidifies Varda's legacy beyond cinema, positioning her as a pivotal visual artist who blurred the lines between photography, film, and performance. Curated by specialists from the Musée Carnavalet, the show highlights her influence on the Nouvelle Vague and her later embrace by the contemporary art establishment, notably at the 2003 Venice Biennale. It underscores the ongoing reevaluation of her complete artistic output.