Livorno, an exhibition tells a little-known side of Renato Natali

The artistic and human universe of Renato Natali (Livorno, 1883 - 1979), one of the leading post-Macchiaioli artists, is revealed in an exhibition titled Renato Natali, Rome and Beyond: Dialogue Between Art and Affections, hosted in Livorno from Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 25, 2025. The exhibition, which finds space at two galleries, 800/900 Artstudio and Galleria Le Stanze, takes the form of an intimate and unprecedented journey through the work and life of the Leghorn artist, highlighting his deep connection with Rome and the Imparato family, to whom he was bound by an affectionate friendship that lasted decades.

The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to learn about a lesser-known side of Renato Natali, a painter celebrated for his ability to capture atmospheres and details of everyday life, particularly that of Leghorn. Through 35 works, accompanied by photographs, postcards, notes and newspaper clippings, a fundamental piece of the master’s biography is told: his intense and affectionate relationship with the Imparato family and the city of Rome, especially at the beginning of his career.

The exhibition on Natali and Rome

At the center of the display is a collection of works that for nearly a century has been jealously guarded by the heirs of the Imparato family. This corpus includes paintings and works on paper related to the painter’s innermost feelings, particularly the figures of Margherita Imparato and her daughters, Adria and Jolanda. The relationship with the latter has been an ongoing inspiration for Natali, who has poured an emotional charge and uncommon sensitivity into his works.

Not only art, then, but also deep affections: the exhibition path winds through images and personal memories, in a sort of visual diary that recounts episodes and feelings otherwise difficult to convey.

Completing the narrative is a second selection of works from other private collections that document Natali’s artistic evolution from his early youthful beginnings to his mature postwar phase. These works, of great historical and artistic value, show an author capable of renewal without ever losing touch with his cultural and emotional roots. From urban landscapes to more intimate scenes, each canvas and drawing represents a testimony to his extraordinary sensitivity to the world around him.

The exhibition experience is enriched by a catalog edited by Vincenzo Farinella and Nadia Marchioni, which provides critical insights into the works on display and the historical and personal context in which they were created. Available at both exhibition venues, the volume is a useful tool for those who wish to further immerse themselves in Renato Natali’s universe.

The exhibition can be visited according to the following hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. On Sundays and holidays it is possible to book a visit by appointment by calling +39 0586815200 or +39 3357051360.

The event represents not only a tribute to one of the protagonists of the Livorno art scene, but also a moment of dialogue between art, memory and feelings that promises to excite all visitors. Thanks to careful curating and the quality of the selected works, the exhibition promises to be a must-see event for art and culture lovers.

Livorno, an exhibition tells a little-known side of Renato Natali

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