Kutlug Ataman - Mesopotamian Dramaturgies

27, 28 and 29 May 2010: three days of events to celebrate the opening of MAXXI – the National Museum of XXI Century Arts designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The museum will open to the public onSunday 30 May, crowning the long-standing commitment by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage & Activities and the Ministry of Infrastructure.

MAXXI is the first Italian national museum in Italy devoted to the contemporary creativity.The museum is managed by the MAXXI Foundation, Pio Baldi President, and directed by Margherita Guccione (MAXXI Architettura) and Anna Mattirolo (MAXXI Arte).

The inaugural exhibitions are four: GINO DE DOMINICIS: l'Immortale, curated by Achille Bonito Oliva (30 May – 7 November 2010); LUIGI MORETTI ARCHITETTO. From Rationalism to Informalism, curated by Bruno Reichlin and Maristella Casciato (30 May – 7 November 2010);KUTLUG ATAMAN. Mesopotamian Dramaturgies, curated by Cristiana Perrella (30 May – 12 September 2010).

KUTLUG ATAMAN. Mesopotamian Dramaturgies. Born in Istanbul, Ataman is amongst of the most compelling contemporary artists working today. Mesopotamian Dramaturgies consists of eight video works reflecting on the problematic relationship between East and West, modernization and tradition, globalization and the persistence of local cultures. This presentation underlines MAXXI's dedication to new media and its international mission.

Kutlug Ataman
Mesopotamian Dramaturgies
Kurator: Cristiana Perrella