Enrico Cano courtesy RPBW

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1 Enrico Cano courtesy RPBW In a fascinating space designed by the architect Renzo Piano inside the historic industrial complex of the Lingotto in Turin, the Pinacoteca Giovanni e permanently houses 25 masterpieces from Giovanni and private collection. Opened on September 20th, 2002, the gallery marks the final step in the twenty-year-long restructuring process of the whole Lingotto site. The structure that today hosts the picture gallery of the Giovanni and Foundation in the Scrigno (literally, jewel box or treasure chest, an extraordinary container that dominates the roof-top test track), is the result of a long historical and architectural process of development that begins at the turn of the twentieth century. After this huge conversion process, the 90 years old building maintains the architectural power and freshness of the car factory designed by Giacomo Mattè Trucco, and wends its way effortlessly to the Lingotto designed by Renzo Piano. The Pinacoteca displays an extraordinary collection of works of art dating from between the XVIII and the XX century and ranging from the Venice of Canaletto and the Dresden of Bellotto to a group, unique in Italy, of seven masterpieces by Matisse. Starting with the canvas Halberdier in a Landscape by Giambattista Tiepolo, the collection continues with six splendid views by Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto) including The Bucentaur at the Wharf on Ascension Day and several views of the Grand Canal in Venice and two statues of Dancers by Antonio Canova. The collection then moves on to the great French masters Edouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and, followed by two pictures by Pablo Picasso, works by the Italian Futurists Giacomo Balla and Gino Severini, and concludes with Amedeo Modigliani s celebrated painting Nu couché (Reclining Nude). Below the Scrigno, the Pinacoteca develops on five further floors, where temporary exhibitions take place, as well as a center for art education, offices and a bookshop.

2 EXHIBITIONS CURRENT EXHIBITION A Passion for Jean Prouvé. From furniture to architecture. The collection of Laurence and Patrick Seguin.(6 April 8 September 2013) PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS Freedom not Genius Works from Damien Hirst s Murderme Collection (10 November March 2013) Quilling. Devotional creations from cloistered orders (5 April 2 September 2012) The Urethra Postcard Art of Gilbert & George (6 November March 2012) Il cane a sei zampe (The six-legged dog) curated by Eni historical archive (21 April - 22 May 2011) China Power Station Chinese Contemporary Art from the Astrup Fearnley Collection (7 November March 2011) THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING (1 April - 29 August 2010 ) PREHISOTRY TO THE FUTURE. Highlights from the collection Bischofberger (28 October March 2009) ADVENTURES WITH OBJECTS. Alexander von Vegesack collecting design (20 March - 6 July, 2008) WHY AFRICA? THE PIGOZZI COLLECTION (6 October, February, 2008) ROYAL FRAGILITY. THE ROYAL FACTORIES OF CAPODIMONTE AND NAPLES (11 May 26 August, 2007) LANDSCAPE AND VIEW FROM POUSSIN TO CANALETTO. PAINTING FROM PALAZZO BARBERINI (13 January 14 May, 2006) MOVING PASSION (11 November 4 December, 2005) FERRARI BY MAILANDER (13 May - 25 September, 2005) GUSTAV KLIMT. DRAWINGS (29 January - 25 April, 2004) GRAPHIC WORKS OF EXPRESSIONISM (8 February 1 May, 2005) FLEETING MOMENTS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMS (29 October, January, 2004) LINGOTTO , FROM THE FACTORY OF MATTÈ TRUCCO TO THE TREASURE CHEST OF RENZO PIANO (21 September, September, 2003)

3 Cultural line The Pinacoteca Giovanni e, with its institutional endeavour as a Foundation, keeps its aim to pursue public utilities in cultural fields, in particular in the artistic context and in the study of art and proposes beside the permanent collection a program of temporary exhibitions from On September 20th, 2002, the Pinacoteca Giovanni e opened in a new space designed by the architect Renzo Piano, the five floor structure houses at the top floor the Scrigno an extraordinary collection of art dating from between the eighteenth and the twentieth century from Giovanni and Marella Agnelli s private collection; the other levels host the temporary exhibitions. Thanks both to Ginevra Elkann, president and Marcella Pralormo director of the Pinacoteca, the Foundation continues in its objective and, from 2007, puts forward a series of exhibitions and events dedicated to the theme of collecting in order to supply new cues of knowledge, analysis and study to all visitors, from students of all ages and fields to a wider public. Focusing therefore its attention on different aspects linked to collecting, the Pinacoteca Giovanni and Marella Agnelli wants to reinforce its identity as a private museum opened to the public: a manifestation of the will of its founders. The objective is to supply new ways of reading works hosted in public and private collections, inducing to reflect not exclusively on their aesthetic quality, but also on the function and the meaning that they have for the collector and the collection to which they belong. Such objectives are consistent with the nature of the Pinacoteca that was created from the will of private collectors to make their private choice public and to transmit joy and passion for art. The exhibitions, realized in collaboration with the main Italian and foreign museums, private and public collections, intend to analyze the phenomenon of collecting in all its multiple aspects, both from a chronological and thematic point of view. Different kinds of collections will be showed in order to investigate the taste and personality of a collector. A collection says Ginevra Elkann often tells a story: the one of passion, love, and obsession. Sometimes it represents an entire life, a search, many adventures, a particular taste or vision. We are committed to look into the different faces of collecting, showing collections of varied natures, significant for their sentimental, historical or esthetical value, which is a chance for us to offer the possibility of knowing through the pleasure of beauty. The first initiative dedicated to the new cultural program has been the exhibition Royal Fragility, dedicated to the porcelain of Capodimonte, that featured beyond 200 objects of the production of Naples and Capodimonte, promoted and financed respectively by Carlo and Ferdinando of Bourbon. On October 2007 Why Africa? The Pigozzi Collection in its Italian première exhibited the most important private collection of contemporary African Art. The program of 2008 began with the exhibition Adventures with objects. Alexander von Vegesack collecting design that traced the history of 20th century design and continues on October 2008, with Prehistory to the future, highlights from the collection of renowned collector and gallery owner Bruno Bischofberger. On 2010 the Pinacoteca has presented the first-ever Italian exhibition of The Museum of Everything: a private collection of art by self-taught artists working outside the confines of modern society; reveals their private inspiration in an installation of over 300 paintings, sculptures, drawings and environments. On Autumn the Pinacoteca Giovanni e featured a new kind of patronage to Turin with China Power Station. Contemporary Chinese Art from the Astrup Fearnley Collection, after producing the exhibition China Power Station in its entirety, the Astrup Fearnley then decided to acquire it and make it part of its permanent collection. The Six-legged Dog exhibition (April May 2011), curated by eni s historical archive looked into a corporate collection. In Autumn 2011 The Urethra Postcard Art of Gilbert&George, the first ever exhibition dedicated exclusively to the postal art of Gilbert & George, who start collecting postcard from the late 60. On show over 130 of THE URETHRA POSTCARD PICTURES in addition to early examples of Gilbert & George s Postal Sculpture dating back to the late 1960s, to document to those early fabulous moments of the "Living Sculpture".

4 Quilling. Devotional creations from cloistered orders (5 April 2 September 2012), presents a selection of the most significant examples of paper scrollwork or quilling from private collections, gathering together around 150 incredibly intricate compositions for the first time, including works from the private collection of the American photographer Nan Goldin, who will be presenting photographs taken especially for the event. Freedom not Genius. Works from Damien Hirst s Murderme Collection (10 November March 2013) presented for the first time in Italy selected works from Damien Hirst s private collection. Like all private collections, Damien Hirst s Murderme collection reflects the personality of the collector: his desires and fears, interests and obsessions, and in particular, his endless preoccupation with mankind s mortality. Freedom not Genius, curated by Elena Geuna, is was a rare insight into the interests and tastes of one of the world s best-known living artists. A Passion for Jean Prouvè (6 April 8 September 2013) displays furniture and architecture by the French designer Jean Prouvé from the private collection of Laurence and Patrick Seguin. On show around 40 pieces, most of which are prototypes or extremely rare and a masterpiece of nomadic housing, the Maison Metropole, mounted on the Lingotto track. Reference Library Open everyday from Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 7pm a reference library dedicated to the theme of collecting. It provides all the documentary resources needed for investigation and study of the cultural, conceptual and technical foundations of art collecting. Users will be able to select the tools best suited to their research projects: consulting the collection of books, with open-shelf access, composed of monographs, exhibition catalogues, auction catalogues, magazines and essays on the theme of art collecting, or widening the bibliographic range by using computer workstations with internet connection. Information [email protected] In addition the Pinacoteca organizes a series of lectures, conversations, book presentations, related to the theme of collecting and to temporary exhibitions. Educational activities In the spaces of the Pinacoteca are organized educational programs that preview laboratories and activities turned to the schools of every field of study and workshop for adults. Every Sunday family activities and guided tours are proposed on the temporary exhibition along with on the artists and on works of the permanent collection. Guided tours on request. Web Site The web site is daily update. Log in on Press Area to download press kit and HR images. Follow us on Facebook

5 Opening hours From Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 7pm Last entrance 6,15pm Monday closed Closed: 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January Open: 6 January, Easter, Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 and 26 December Tickets Permanent Collection Full ticket 8 Reductions 7groups, over65, conventions Reductions 3,50 schools, 6-16 years Free ticket for disabled, children 0-6 years and Torino+Piemonte Card Permanent Collection + temporary exhibition Full ticket 10 Reductions 8 groups, over65, conventions Reduction 4 schools, 6-16 years Free ticket for disabled people, children 0-6 years and Torino+Piemonte Card How to reach the Pinacoteca For those arriving from the Airport Torino Caselle and the highways Take the Tangenziale Sud exit at Corso Unità d Italia and follow for Lingotto For those arriving by public transport Subway Line 1, Lingotto stop Tram and bus 1, 18, 35 Stop 5 of the tour City Sightseeing Torino Inedita On Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 6pm, a free shuttle guides visitors to the Pinacoteca, going up the ramp of the Lingotto. The shuttle stops are marked on the map. Free parking Free parking for three hours for visitors (sector A, B, D, L). Access to the museum The entrance to the museum is located in the A Book library inside the Lingotto building, near the UCI cinemas. Bookshop A Book Lingotto is an international bookshop specializing in art, architecture, design, graphics and gardening. It also offers a choice of children s books and design objects. [email protected]; tel Reservations Reserve a guided tour of the exhibition and the Permanent Collection, call or write to [email protected] Reserve a tour or workshop for schools and families. Have a look at the website Pinacoteca Giovanni e Via Nizza 230/103, Torino Tel Fax

6 PERMANENT COLLECTION List of works Giambattista Tiepolo Alabardiere in un paesaggio Oil on canvas. 205 x 132 cm Tiepolo Il ponte di Rialto da nord Oil on canvas. 91,4 x 135,8 cm Canal1 Il Canal Grande dalle prossimità del ponte di Rialto verso nord Oil on canvas. 91 x 135 cm Canal2 Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Oil on canvas. 92,1 x 134,9 cm Canal3 Il Canal Grande da Santa Maria della Carità verso il bacino di San Marco Oil on canvas. 91,6 x 135,3 cm Canal4 Il Bucintoro al molo nel giorno dell Ascensione 1740 circa. Oil on canvas. 120,5 x 157 cm Canal5 Il Canal Grande dalla chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth (o degli Scalzi) alla chiesa di Santa Croce Oil on canvas. 120,5 x 151 cm Canal6 Bernardo Bellotto La Hofkirche di Dresda con il castello e il ponte di Augusto (Dresda dalla riva sinistra dell Elba) Oil on canvas. 134 x 231 cm Bellott1 Bernardo Bellotto Il Mercato Nuovo di Dresda visto dalla Moritzstrasse 1750 circa. Oil on canvas. 134,5 x 231 cm Bellott2 Antonio Canova Danzatrice con dito al mento Plaster. 173 x 60 x 45 cm Canova1 Antonio Canova Danzatrice con mani sui fianchi Plaster. 172 x 78 x 43 cm Canova2 Édouard Manet La Négresse Oil on canvas. 61 x 50 cm Manet Pierre-Auguste Renoir La Baigneuse blonde Oil on canvas. 90 x 63 cm Renoir Femme et anémones 1920 circa. Oil on canvas. 78,7 x 98,8 cm Matisse1

7 Méditation Après le bain Oil on canvas. 73 x 54 cm Matisse2 Intérieur au phonographe Oil on canvas. 100,5 x 80 cm Matisse3 Assiette de fruits et lierre en fleur dans un pot à la rose Oil on canvas. 72,4 x 92,7 cm Matisse4 Michaella, robe jaune et plante Oil on canvas. 60 x 72 cm Matisse5 Pablo Picasso L Hétaire Oil on canvas. 65,3 x 54,5 cm Picasso1 Pablo Picasso Homme appuyé sur une table Oil on canvas. 197 x 132 cm Picasso2 Gino Severini Lanciers italiens au galop Oil on canvas. 50 x 65 cm Severini Amedeo Modigliani Nu couché Oil on canvas. 65 x 100 cm Modi Tabac Royal Oil on canvas. 63,5 x 81,3 cm Matisse6 Branche de prunier, fond vert Oil on canvas. 115,9 x 88,9 cm Matisse7 Giacomo Balla Velocità astratta Oil on canvas. 260 x 332 cm Balla Backside: Marcia su Roma Oil on canvas