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MOMA & Guggenheim - NYC exhibiting Italian Art through Design & Futurism

There are two fantastic exhibitions on display in January and February in New York City.. The continuing exhibit of Italian Production Designer Dante Ferretti at MOMA.. and a new exhibit opening in February at the Guggenheim, which will present an overview of Italian Futurism.  Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe February 21–September 1, 2014 The first comprehensive overview of Italian Futurism to be presented in the United States, this multidisciplinary exhibition examines the historical sweep of the movement from its inception with F. T. Marinetti’s Futurist manifesto in 1909 through its demise at the end of World War II. Presenting over 300 works executed between 1909 and 1944, the chronological exhibition encompasses not only painting and sculpture, but also architecture, design, ceramics, fashion, film, photography, advertising, free-form poetry, publications, music, theater, and performance. To convey the myriad artistic languages employed by...