GUGLIELMO CASTELLI
b. 1987, ItalyGuglielmo Castelli (b.1987, Turin, Italy) lives and works in Turin. His iconographic universe questions the relationship between inner and outer space, between bowels and environment, in a close relationship with literature and the world of theatre and scenography, from which he comes. Released from any constraint, figures slip and overlap on either neutral backdrops or unfamiliar landscapes, challenging the blurred boundaries of the self and resisting a strict notion and distinction between subject and object. From fluid and wide, brushstrokes coagulate into thick knots portraying melancholy, astonishment and wonder, while characters melt into gentle chromatic accents, suspended in uncertain postures that reflect an unsteady grip on reality.
Upcoming exhibitions and projects include a solo exhibition at Rolando Anselmi (Berlin, 2022), a group show at Castello di Rivoli (Turin, 2021).
Recent solo shows include: Mendes Wood DM (Brussels, 2021), The Cabin (Los Angeles, 2020), Fondazione Coppola (Vicenza, 2019), Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin, 2018). Selected group exhibitions include: Andrew Kreps (New York, 2021), Rolando Anselmi (Rome, 2020; Atina, 2020; Berlin, 2019). His work was featured in several institutional exhibitions including: 17a Quadriennale di Roma (Rome, 2020), GAM (Turin, 2020), Biennale Internazionale d’Art Contemporain de Melle (Melle, 2018), the Parkview Museum (Singapore, 2018), Foundation Louis Vuitton (Paris, 2018), Museum Of Contemporary Art of Saint-Étienne (Saint-Étienne, 2016), Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna (Bologna, 2016). In 2017 he was mentioned in ‘30Under30 Europe’ by Forbes Magazine.
Courtesy Mendes Wood DM
Works at Mendes Wood DM
Recently Exhibited
Works Elsewhere
Explore and Follow Artists Shaping Contemporary Art
A respected voice in contemporary art discourse.
Focusing on ambitious storytelling and insightful art-world commentary. Ocula Magazine publishes in-depth interviews, critical essays and timely analysis on the artists, exhibitions and ideas driving the global art world.
Learn more about Ocula Magazine
Showcasing the best of the art world.
Ocula partners with galleries from around the world to highlight their artists, artworks and exhibitions. Gallery membership is by application and invitation, with each member vetted by an independent panel.
Learn more about Ocula Membership
Specialises in the sale of major artworks.
Led by a team with deep ties to the world’s leading auction houses, galleries and collectors. Ocula’s advisory team offers bespoke services to high-net-worth clients from around the world who are looking to acquire the best of contemporary and modern art.
Learn more about our team and services