"They
say that Rome is at the centre of the world and that Piazza di Spagna
is in
the centre of Rome, therefore, my wife and I would indeed be living in
the centre of the centre of the world, which would be the apex of
centrality, and the apogee of anti-eccentricity." Giorgio de Chirico, The Memoirs of Giorgio de Chirico
Giorgio de
Chirico’s apartment is situated on the top three floors of the
17th century Palazzetto dei Borgognoni at number 31 Piazza di Spagna, Rome.
The artist lived here for the last 30 years of his life with his wife
Isabella Pakszwer Far, who continued to reside in the apartment until
she passed away in
1990.
Today,
thanks to Isabella Pakszwer Far’s legacy, the de Chirico House-museum
is accessible to the public. Inaugurated on 20 November 1998 on the
20th anniversary of the artist’s demise, the House-museum provides a
unique and intimate look into the artist’s everyday life as well as an
opportunity to enjoy a close-up view of the original
imagery of his artwork, in a surprising and evocative weaving of art
and life.
We
will have an opportunity to have a guided tour in English of the house,
which is pristinely preserved with some of the Surrealist master's
signature works, as well as his attic studio.
When: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Where: Giorgio de Chirico House-Museum, 31 Piazza di Spagna
Time: 9:45am, tour starts at 10:00am sharp
Cost: CCR members: €7.00, over 65 €5.00, under 18 €5.00, non-members: €10.00, over 65 €7.00, under
18 €7.00
RSVP: Cindi Emond at canadarome@gmail.com by May 24.
