From July 4 to September 21, 2025 Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome is hosting CAROLE A. FEUERMAN. The Voice of the Body, the first major Italian anthological exhibition dedicated to the American artist Carole A. Feuerman. Considered one of the most striking figures of contemporary pop superrealism, Feuerman is known for her hyperrealist sculptures depicting bathers, athletes, dancers and nudes, Feuerman has placed the human body at the center of her artistic research. The body, in her hands, becomes a universal language, capable of narrating inner conflicts and reflecting the contradictions of contemporary society. It is a body that feels, that vibrates, that observes the world through the lens of the senses, a symbol at the same time of the fragile and very powerful human condition.
The exhibition, curated by Demetrio Paparoni and produced and organized by Arthemisia in collaboration with the Feuerman Sculpture Foundation, presents an extensive selection of works dating back to the 1970s, focusing on details of the body, mostly female, often imbued with a strong erotic charge. These works are set in the context of postmodernism and connected to the feminist movements of the time.
The works of the following decades, with their attention to detail, from water-soaked skin to intimate poses, transform sculpture into narrative, transcending the simple visual datum. Each work is a microcosm that addresses themes such as beauty, identity, memory and transformation.
Feuerman employs materials such as resin, bronze, silicone, stainless steel and paint to create works that seem on the verge of coming alive or telling a story.
The one at Palazzo Bonaparte aims to be the largest and most comprehensive monographic exhibition of the artist ever held in Italy, tracing more than 50 years of his work, illustrating the evolution of his technique and visual language. On display are more than 50 works including sculptures, drawings, photographs and a site-specific installation designed specifically for this exhibition. The public will be able to retrace the artist’s entire career: from his youthful drawings to his very last works, from his early Eros-laden high-reliefs to his life-size sculptures and drawings that have never been exhibited to the public.
Feuerman’s sculptures transcend the simple representation of the body: they become visual symbols of resilience, balance and inner strength. The recurring subject is the human figure, often female, portrayed in moments of introspection and self-awareness. Each element - from a drop of water to a fold of skin, from the absorbed gaze to the slightest gesture - becomes an invitation to listen to the silent cry of the body, to perceive its voice.
Through the transformation of the body, from early body fragments to recent tattooed figures, the artist develops an intense reflection on the contemporary human condition, transforming the skin into a symbol-laden surface that goes far beyond outward appearance.
“For Feuerman, the body,” the curator explains, “has a voice: it expresses inner states, tells stories, conveys its struggles, comments on society and reflects the human condition. It communicates universal themes of strength, survival, beauty and transience. But it is also a body that feels, that experiences the world through the immediacy of the senses, managing to grasp aspects of reality that escape rational analysis.”
“It is an honor for us to host Carole Feuerman’s first major European exhibition,” says Iole Siena, President of Arthemisia, “one of the most incredible and exciting artists I have ever encountered. Palazzo Bonaparte, now a reference venue for major exhibitions in Italy, has long since started a relevant path on contemporary art as well, proposing artists of great depth every year. In this context, Feuerman honors us with her presence and I am sure she will leave an important mark.”
The exhibition has as sponsors The Medici Museum of Art-Warren (Ohio), Kai Feuerman (New York,) Carol and Arnold Wolowitz 5. 5. Foundation- Haupppaugue (New York) and Karin and Peter McKinnell Leidel (California, New York, Texas), mobility partner Frecciarossa Treno Ufficiale and technical sponsor Ferrari Trento. The catalog is published by Moebius.
The Rome exhibition is the first of international events that will soon feature Feuerman’s works also at the Michigan Avenue Public Outdoor Exhibition in Chicago and the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.
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