Museo Novecento Opens Victor Man Exhibition Featuring 25 Paintings
The Facts
Museo Novecento in Florence, Italy, is presenting an exhibition dedicated to Romanian artist Victor Man, curated by Sergio Risaliti and held in the ground-floor galleries of the Ex Leopoldine on Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The show features approximately 25 paintings exploring themes of maternity, portraiture, self-portraiture, still life, and the female figure. Highlights include 'Lelkek temetoje, der Friedhof der Seelen' (2019), 'Girl with Goya’s Skull' (2021), 'Maternity with Legend' (2024), 'Maternity' (2025), 'Curve delle Anime' (2025), 'Reclining Maiden – Prelude of Equinox' (2025–2026), and 'Transfiguration, Cassa Oscura' (2025–2026), along with five works from the 'Luminary Petals on a Wet Black Bough' series, including 'Untitled (After Michelangelo)' (2023). The exhibition runs from September 26, 2026 to March 7, 2027, and is promoted by the Municipality of Florence with support from Galerie Max Hetzler and David Zwirner.
The Signal
The exhibition signals a deepening institutional engagement with Victor Man, a painter whose work bridges historical and contemporary references, particularly through his layered treatment of the female figure and the maternal. For collectors, the inclusion of recent works from 2025–2026 alongside earlier pieces offers a rare opportunity to assess the evolution of his practice within a museum context. The backing of two major commercial galleries—Galerie Max Hetzler and David Zwirner—underscores Man's growing market presence and institutional traction, making this a significant moment for those tracking emerging blue-chip painters in Europe.
- Artists: Victor Man
- People: Sergio Risaliti
- Galleries: Galerie Max Hetzler, David Zwirner
- Museums: Museo Novecento
- Locations: Florence
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