Macerata,Italy,May 2,2026 – A new exhibition at the Civic Museums of Palazzo Buonaccorsi offers a rare glimpse into the artistic partnership of Lia Drei and Francesco Guerrieri,two pivotal figures in Italian art from the 1960s through the 1980s. The show, which expands on a previous display in Cagliari, invites viewers to explore the history and research of these artists, whose work centered on visual perception and the power of painting.
A Dialog of perception and Form
The exhibition, “Points of view between perception and figure,” is open to the public until May 3, 2026, and features both well-known and previously unseen works by Drei and Guerrieri.
- The exhibition showcases the evolution of Drei and Guerrieri’s artistic styles, from their founding of the Sperimentale P group in 1963 to their involvement with Metapittura in the 1980s.
- Both artists were deeply influenced by gestalt Psychology, aiming to create a universal visual language through their art.
- The show highlights the unique approaches of Drei, who utilized geometric structures, and Guerrieri, who employed rhythmic, serial modules.
- The exhibition underscores the artists’ strong connection to the city of Macerata, where their work gained critical recognition.
The exhibition reconstructs the artistic journey of Drei and Guerrieri, a duo bound by a “profound intellectual and creative harmony.” Their path was defined by a relentless pursuit to understand the communicative potential of painting. Key moments in their advancement included the establishment of the Sperimentale P group in 1963 and their later association with Metapittura in the 1980s.
At the core of their investigation was a meticulous analysis of visual perception, heavily informed by the principles of Gestalt Psychology. Their shared goal was to establish a universal language through the phenomenological impact of their art, positioning both artist and viewer as equal participants in a psychic-perceptive exchange. Despite this common ground, Drei and Guerrieri developed distinct methodologies. Drei deconstructed reality into precise geometric forms, while Guerrieri translated it into rhythmic-musical sequences using what he termed “Continuities,” a system of serial modules.
Exploring the Artists’ Distinct visions
The exhibition’s layout traces the importent stages of their research through a selection of key works. For Lia Drei, visitors can view her celebrated “Transgressed Crystal” from 1972, a series of artists’ books from the quadrilogy of the right triangle-demonstrating her interest in visual poetry-and previously unpublished drawings that reveal her analytical process. Francesco Guerrieri is represented by two versions of “Artist’s interior,” differing in size, which exemplify his commitment to Metapittura and his unique blend of formal precision and figurative suggestion.
The exhibition also emphasizes the enduring and significant relationship between Drei and Guerrieri and the city of Macerata, which began in 1968 when they were invited to exhibit at the Sferisterio. The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Admission is €8 for the general public, €6 for groups of at least 10 people, and free for those aged under 14 and over 65.Reduced admission of €4 is available for students aged 14-25.
Ticket Offices: Palazzo Buonaccorsi (via Don Minzoni, 24), Sferisterio (Nazario Sauro square), Infopoint Macerata (Piazza della Libertà, 18). Ticket offices close 30 minutes before closing time.
