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It Occurs to Me That I am America OPENING

In 1956, the poet of the Beat Generation Allen Ginsberg publishes one of his most famous compositions, emblematically titled “America”. In these verses Ginsberg portrays the many contradictions of the American culture, and his own conflicted relationship with his homeland. The image that shines through his words is that of a complex country in which the freedom of the single is constantly related to the façade of unreal and unattainable perfection this nation shows to the world.

Moving from Ginsberg’s words, this exhibition aims at identifying the new generation of Italian artists active in New York, whose practice, directly or indirectly, explores the multifaceted reality of the American culture.











When: Fri., May. 20, 2016 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Italian Cultural Institute
686 Park Ave.
212-879-4242
Price: Free
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In 1956, the poet of the Beat Generation Allen Ginsberg publishes one of his most famous compositions, emblematically titled “America”. In these verses Ginsberg portrays the many contradictions of the American culture, and his own conflicted relationship with his homeland. The image that shines through his words is that of a complex country in which the freedom of the single is constantly related to the façade of unreal and unattainable perfection this nation shows to the world.

Moving from Ginsberg’s words, this exhibition aims at identifying the new generation of Italian artists active in New York, whose practice, directly or indirectly, explores the multifaceted reality of the American culture.

Buy tickets/get more info now