“De Chirico. The Metaphysics of Creation” on show in Sarzana
From 21 March to 21 July 2025, Giorgio De Chirico, hailed as the master of 20th century metaphysical art in Italy, will be on show in Sarzana
The Firmafede Fortress of Sarzana will be reopening its doors, after a year of renovation works, with a major exhibition, “De Chirico. The Metaphysics of Creation”, scheduled to run from 21 March to 21 July 2025.
The exhibition
Organised by Associazione Metamorfosi in collaboration with the Sarzana Town Council, the exhibition, curated by Lorenzo Canova, will showcase some 60 works loaned by the Giorgio and Isa de Chirico Foundation in Rome.
Giorgio De Chirico
Giorgio De Chirico was born in Volos, Greece, in 1888 and died in Rome in 1978. He was one of the fathers and main exponents of metaphysical art, which aimed to represent the essence of reality, beyond its physical appearance, beyond the experience of the senses.
