WHAT
The exhibition is a presentation of small-scale sculptures and drawings by Henry Moore in dialogue with three pieces of furniture from Casa Malaparte, two of them exclusive designs. The pairing draws unexpected connections between sculptor and designer, including a fascination with crafting organic forms in tune with the natural world and an immersion in the interaction of these objects with their architectural settings.

WHY
A giant of modern sculpture, Moore reveled in the relationship between art and its environment. This connection is brought to life in domestically-scaled bronze sculptures featuring themes that recurred throughout the artist’s career. Works are shown atop reproductions of furniture from Casa Malaparte, revealing surprising but unequivocable affinities. Many of Moore’s works also reveal an enthusiasm for organic forms and elemental sites, underscoring his perception of the natural world’s concrete reality as the root of abstract explorations—a vision that resonates with Malaparte’s.