Rino Gaetano: from February 16th in Rome it will be possible to dive into the world and music of the ironic Apulian singer-songwriter thanks to the first exhibition dedicated to him.
From February 16, the Museum of Rome in Trastevere will host the exhibition Rino Gaetano, which will be possible to visit until April 28th. Trastevere is one of the most loved neighborhoods by Rino Gaetano since the Folkstudio days.
Innovative and rebellious, Rino Gaetano he marked the history of Italian music and his songs, especially some, have become real manifestos, examples of great social denunciation always characterized by a sharp irony. Died at just 30 years old in a car accident, Rino Gaetano he wrote unforgettable songs, becoming a celebrity in the aftermath of the presentation of “Gianna” at the 1978 Sanremo Festival.
Rino Gaetano: what is on display at the exhibition
Rino Gaetano it is the first exhibition dedicated to the Tarantino singer-songwriter and without the collaboration and generosity of Anna Gaetanosister of Rino, it would have been impossible to set it up. Here are the memorabilia on display:
documents photos artistic memorabilia the collection of records, videos, musical instruments objects stage clothes such as the bathrobe worn during the Festivalbar at the Verona Arena and the leather jacket used in Sanremo posters the hat collection
During the event Rino Gaetano it will be possible to attend live performances of Alessandro Gaetanowho will perform some of his uncle’s songs.
Curated by Alexander Nicosia e Alessandro Gaetanoand promoted by Roma Capitale, Department of Culture, Capitoline Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, the exhibition Rino Gaetano is organized and created by COR Creare Organize Realize, with the organizational support of Zètema Progetto Cultura. With the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and the media partner of Rai which preserves most of the films concerning the artist and with the collaboration of Universal Music Publishing Group.
Rino Gaetano between cinema and TV
Having immediately become a top seed in Italian music, Rino Gaetano it was told on TV, in programs like The Story It is us e Extraordinary lives. The miniseries aired in 2007 But the sky is always bluerdirected by Turkish Mark and starring Claudio Santamariaflanked by Laura Chiatti e Kasia Smutniak. Ad Anna Gaetano she didn’t like it, because, according to her, it described Rino like an alcoholic and lacked accuracy in the final part. TO Rino Gaetano the short film was dedicated in 2010 He didn’t want to be the jesterdirected by Paolo Scarlato.